Divorce is difficult for parents, especially for the parent who does not get custody. It’s no secret that child custody battles are typically one of the most difficult experiences in the life of a parent. Heated arguments over why you should be the parent who spends more time with […]
One of the most direct connections between Los Angeles County family law courts and the California prison system or Los Angeles County Jail is failing to pay child support. If you have been ordered by the court to make child support payments, it’s your responsibility to make sure the monthly […]
California doesn’t recognize common law marriage like other states in the country. This essentially means that if you live in Los Angeles County, you will not be considered married in spite of how long you may have lived with another person. It also means in order to enjoy the […]
Understanding California Family Code Section 3064 and How To Get a Ex Parte Child Custody Order
After a divorce, child custody battles are very common and frequently cause parents to have great concern for the well-being of their children. It’s important to note that Los Angeles County family courts won’t […]
Many people do not realize that getting married in California requires certain administrative steps or formalities to have a legally-binding marriage. When those steps are not followed, the result will be a void or voidable marriage. A void marriage is one that is not recognized by the state of […]
Any divorce legal proceeding in the State of California will require evidence to prove the case. A litigation hold letter is a legal document that will require you or an entity to preserve all documents and information that could relate to pending legal action. It’s commonly known as a […]
Most parents want to financially support their children. However, there are many cases in Los Angeles County where some parents refuse to pay child support even when it has been ordered by the family court. There are tools in place to help parents enforce child support orders and collect […]
If you have decided to get a divorce in Los Angeles County, you might be wondering how exactly to serve divorce papers on your spouse. To start, the initial paperwork is commonly known as a divorce petition (Form FL-110) or summons. This legal paperwork provides an outline of all […]
Los Angeles family law courts have the power to order psychological evaluations of parents in a divorce case in which the court is deciding how to award custody to the parents. When determining child custody, the court is concerned with the best interests of the child. In fact, the […]
A Los Angeles County divorce case that involves children will often include child custody negotiations. The family law court will review both spouse’s fitness as a parent and seek a custody arrangement that is in the best interest of the child. The common term “legal and physical custody” means […]
