A parenting plan can address what happens when one parent cannot personally use scheduled parenting time. In some California custody cases, parents add a provision that gives the other parent the first chance to step in before a sitter, relative or other outside...
You might worry that your co-parent might stop paying child support after moving to another state. Each state has its own laws regarding divorce. This raises an important question: do California’s child support orders still apply in other states? How does California...
In California, remarriage can affect spousal support differently depending on which former spouse remarries. Here is how California law usually treats each situation. Under California law, spousal support generally ends when the supported spouse remarries, unless the...
California law does not require you to abandon a divorce simply because you have lost contact with your spouse. You can still pursue the case, but you must follow specific rules for notifying your spouse and showing the court that you made a genuine attempt to reach...
No one wants to be separated from their children. You likely envisioned building a happy family, but divorce can change those plans. While separation may end one chapter of your life, it does not have to end your relationship with your child. Child custody cases can...
What happens to your frozen embryos when the marriage is over? For IVF couples going through a divorce, the most painful asset to divide is often the frozen embryos. If you are facing a divorce with reproductive material in storage, understanding how California family...
When a marriage begins to crumble, one parent might decide to move out of the family home before the divorce gets finalized. In many cases, it's often the father who makes the decision. Some choose to do so to reduce conflict at home and create a calm environment for...
A final divorce judgment can bring relief, but some important records might still need attention. Accounts, insurance policies, titles and estate documents may still list a former spouse unless you make the changes yourself. Reviewing these records can help you avoid...
Learning that your child may need therapy can feel overwhelming. When you and your co-parent disagree about treatment, uncertainty over who can decide may delay needed support. In California, the answer usually depends on your custody order. What does your custody...
Divorcing later in life can be a different experience than splitting up at a younger age. Since your priorities change with age, a unique set of obstacles may emerge with them. Here are some of the challenges you might encounter. Financial problems A grey divorce...