Divorce can be difficult for children whose family life and environment has suddenly changed. Many parents want to help their child and believe their child should stay in the family home for stability’s sake. Traditionally, however, children travel back and forth...
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Year: 2021
Can your job affect your divorce?
You may have climbed the corporate ladder to workplace success so you could provide for yourself and your family. Sadly, family relationships can fall apart and some people in Torrance may find themselves facing divorce. If so, it is important to be aware of what how...
What types of visitation orders can California parents pursue?
Most parents in Torrance can agree that our children are the most precious people to us. So, when faced with divorce it can be distressing for parents to realize they may no longer see their child every day like they did when they were married. It is likely that one...
Do you know how to divide retirement accounts in your divorce?
A lot of people who get divorced worry about their long-term financial stability. This is understandable given the significant financial ramifications associated with marriage dissolution. While California is a community property state, meaning that your marital...
Seeking a contempt finding for failure to abide by custody order?
Negotiating a child custody and visitation arrangement can be tough, to say the least. Yet, once all matters are settled, either through negotiations or litigation, many parents breathe a sigh of relief. That is, until they realize that navigating their co-parenting...
Can I recover spousal support as a stay-at-home dad?
The spousal support laws in California are gender neutral. Therefore, even as a stay-at-home dad you may be entitled to alimony. Keep in mind, though, that an award of spousal support isn’t automatic. Instead, if you and your spouse can’t negotiate resolution on this...
How divorce property disputes are decided in California
For divorcing couples, it is helpful to take a look at how property division is conducted during a California divorce. California is a community property division state which helps determine how property will be divided if the couple decides to divorce or domestic...
Is your spouse hiding assets from you?
California is a community property state, which means that the marital estate should be divided equally. That sounds easy enough, but the truth of the matter is that the process is oftentimes more complicated than many people realize. One reason is because spouse’s...
Parental substance abuse can seriously harm your child
Even with the relaxation of marijuana laws in California, illegal drug use continues to plague the state. While drug addiction can have serious ramifications for those who suffer from the condition, children who are exposed to parental substance abuse can be...
Amending an order for child support and custody
Many California couples whose marriages end in divorce expect the divorce decree to be a permanent part of their lives, that is, they will see their children when and where the decree provides, and in most cases, one spouse will be required to pay child and spousal...