Property division is a common source for disagreement in a California divorce. Most people will be reasonably aware of what separate property and community property are. However, they might not understand when these two might mix and be considered commingled. This can...
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Modifying your child custody agreement in California
Whether you and your ex-spouse negotiated the terms of your child custody agreement outside of the courtroom or had a judge decide everything, once a final child custody order has been signed by the judge, that order becomes legally binding and must be followed by...
What is in the child’s best interest?
When parents divorce, even amicable co-parenting arrangements are stressful on children. A litigated courtroom battle can be absolutely traumatizing. The effect of a contentious divorce can profoundly impact a child’s emotional and academic development. Deciding how...
Dealing with divorce threats
When couples end their marriage, their disputes may continue outside settlement negotiations or courtrooms. There are ways to address threats made by your spouse before or during a divorce. Holding property hostage A common threat is withholding property unless the...
Pursuing happiness through divorce
Simply put, we are all in one way or another looking out for our own happiness and the happiness of those we love most, such as our children. Therefore, the decision to file for a divorce is usually rooted in an unhappy situation and the belief that you will be...
Move-away situations in California are complicated
Many residents of Southern California are single parents who have to follow custody and parenting time orders. This situation may make it more difficult from them to move to another state or to another country. Even a move to another part of California can cause some...
Is emotional abuse putting your child at risk?
The outcome of a child custody dispute can shape your child’s future for years to come. In some cases that means little more than where the child is going to live and how much time each parent will spend with him or her, but in other instances the stakes are much...
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...