A sex crime conviction in California can have a significant impact on a parent’s child custody rights and visitation, and the sexual related offense doesn’t have to involve a minor. A family law court will always make custody decisions based on a child’s best interest.
If a parent has a […]
Any spouse knows that parenting a teenager is often one of the most difficult challenges in a marriage under normal circumstances, but getting a divorce will create a whole new set of issues that can take the challenges to another level.
Try to reach a mutual agreement with spouse over […]
When a spouse is going through a divorce, they often not only worry about the impact on their children, but also a closely related issue of their financial situation. Much of the stress is a fear of not knowing what will happen once the divorce is final. A focus on […]
A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that is drafted and signed before a couple gets married that lays the groundwork for the distribution of assets should the marriage fail. Just figuring out how to even initially approach the subject of a California prenuptial agreement with your partner can be […]
A child custody order in a California divorce is not permanent. Until your child turns 18-years old, either parent could submit a petition to the family law court to modify the prior custody award. This includes a situation where the current child custody award was negotiated during the divorce settlement […]
Getting a divorce is typically an overwhelming life event, but deciding whether to file bankruptcy makes a difficult situation worse. There are many things you need to consider before pursuing debt relief. Unfortunately, filing for a bankruptcy after a divorce is not uncommon because one income can’t sustain two […]
Child custody issues in California are rarely easy to resolve because there are so many different factors that must be considered. The primary factor considered by a family court is always the well-being of the child. Thus, when mental illness of a parent is added into the list of factors, […]
The best way to reach a child visitation agreement with your spouse frequently occurs outside of a California family law courtroom. In other words, it’s a mutual agreement between divorcing spouses without the intervention of a judge.
A “reasonable” visitation agreement between parents is one that would not just be […]
Getting your final divorce decree in California often signals the end to a difficult time in your life, but a much need emotional relief. The divorce process can cause a lot of major changes in your life, especially when children are involved.
It can be a difficult moment for some […]
When a couple decides to get a divorce, they will normally have to reach several compromises during the divorce process. In some divorces involving children, this routine process will often turn into a heated emotional battle. In the California family court system, judges will always follow the rules of what […]
