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Divorce mediation is a process that can be used instead of the traditionally-litigated divorce. There are a variety of possible benefits divorcing couples should consider when they evaluate if divorce mediation is the best option for them. Saves money The costs of...
Stepparents often play an important role in the lives of their stepchildren. They are the spouses of their stepchildren's parents, and though they generally do not hold any legal rights regarding the care and support of those kids, they can form attachments that are...
When a couple in California divorces, they may be concerned about what property they will get to keep and what property will go to their spouse. The distribution of property in a divorce may depend on whether the property is separate in nature, community in nature or...
Having a baby can be a very important and exciting time for couples in the Bay Area. Growing a family may be something that both spouses want to do, but it is not always as easy as it may seem. Some may be able to conceive babies and carry them to full term, but...
Divorce might be the biggest financial transaction of your lifetime. With that in mind, you should develop a strong strategy before sitting down with your spouse to see if you can come to an agreement on property division. It might sound like an easy process given...
Like other states, California uses a set formula to determine the amount of child support for which each parent is responsible. The idea behind using a formula is to make sure that, for example, a person in the Livermore area pays the same child support as a parent...
As time goes on, sometimes parents need to change a child support order to reflect their current circumstances. Changing a child support order is also referred to as a modification. There is a process parents can go through to ask for this change. In California,...
Although traditional divorce conjures up images of courtroom drama and custody battles that end up in hurt feelings that linger, many Californians are discovering that they have other options now. Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR, methods are growing...
Couples in California who are going through a divorce usually have a wide range of major concerns and issues to address. But, for those with minor children, child custody can oftentimes be the top priority. Of course, if the couple is able to agree upon a child...
Most divorce attorneys in the Livermore area and elsewhere in California recommend that persons with significant assets, or who are about to marry a person with significant assets, sign a prenuptial agreement that prescribes how their assets will be divided in case of...
