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The role of a child’s custody preference
Child custody is decided on what is in the child’s best interest but not necessarily on the child’s preference. California and other states restrict the weight that a child’s preferences play in divorce custody issues. California California gives some rights to a...
Declaring a prenuptial agreement to be unenforceable
Using a written contract to settle issues of asset division and other questions that arise in a divorce has become increasingly common over the last three decades in California. These agreements, usually called prenuptial agreements or prenups, can be used to divide...
How is child custody determined in California?
Parents addressing child custody concerns may have many questions about how child custody is determined. Child custody determinations are based on what is in the best interests of the child which is why divorcing couples should be familiar with what that means for...
Rules for divorcing in California
A divorce is a legal process that carries with it serious emotional, financial, and person ramifications. When Torrance residents decide to end their marriage, they must make the difficult decision to break up their household, divide their property, and establish...
Child support can be a hot-button issue for high earners
Many people in the greater Los Angeles area might not think of child support is one of the most important and contentious issues in a divorce. After all, parents should want to support their children, so when compared to issues like custody and property division,...
Are you or aren’t you the father? Let a DNA test tell you the truth
Part of making sure that you get the appropriate amount of time with your children is being able to prove paternity. As a man, it’s not as simple as just saying that you’re a child’s father, because there is no physical way to know without a DNA test. Though you can...
Is an amicable divorce possible?
Each year in California thousands of divorce cases are filed. In the vast majority of these divorce cases, property division and alimony will be primary issues that need to be addressed in the legal process. In divorce cases in which the couple has minor children,...
How should you handle unexpected events in your parenting plan?
There will always be times when there are unexpected events that come up for your child. As they get older, those unexpected events might happen more often. Here’s an example. A teen who is part of a basketball team may have a longer practice than usual. A friend may...
Use caution when you divorce a narcissist
If your spouse is narcissistic, that is likely going to make divorce very challenging. One reason for this is that narcissists are unable to think about others. They only focus on what they want and try to find ways that they can get it. They won’t consider how their...
Add virtual visits to your parenting plan
Moving away when you go through a divorce is sometimes necessary for you to enjoy a fresh start. In some cases, this is because you have to make a career move or to be closer to family members. While it might be necessary, you might find that you have a challenge...
