If you pay attention to the news or if you have heard a horror story or two, you know that divorces can take years to finalize. However, just because the legal process works slowly does not mean that your bills halt or that your child stops costing you money. While...
There are many things to think about when you get a divorce in California. While you may focus a lot on child custody and support payments, there are other things that could fall through the cracks. This does not mean they are not as important, though. One such thing...
When a mother names you the father of her child in California, you should do everything possible to verify it is the truth. Being the legal father of a child means you become responsible for that child. This includes financial support. If you find out later that you...
There are many worries Californians may have when getting divorced. When they are parents, this generally includes major concerns about how the divorce will impact their kids. It is important for parents to remember that there are many things they can do to protect...
How do you know if you're really ready for a divorce or not? After all, it's a single decision that will turn your entire world upside down -- so you want to be sure before you decide that you're really done with your marriage. Sometimes, the signs you're ready for a...
Domestic violence is about power and control. The children of domestic violence victims are often caught in the middle. That makes it important to understand the links between domestic violence and child custody. Following are some crucial ones: 1. Your abuser may...
For a lot of divorcing couples, the question of who gets to keep the dog or cat (or any other pet) can be far more important than who gets to keep the living room furniture. Unfortunately, pets in most states are merely property under the law. That makes pet owners --...
Child support is one of the most complex issues in any divorce -- and one of the most agonizing financial concerns. If you have primary custody of the kids, you're naturally concerned about making sure that they have everything they need. If you don't have primary...
Do you worry that your divorce will end up dragging along because you and your spouse can't agree on a specific issue that's related, like child support? If you live in California, you may be able to separate the issue that's holding things up from the issue of your...
The advent of social media has changed numerous things about American society -- including what many people see as infidelity. Traditional notions of infidelity required an actual physical dalliance between an unfaithful spouse and his or her romantic partner. Thanks...