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Family law issues can be some of the most difficult legal challenges that California residents face. Not only are these legal issues that are presenting individuals and families with the stress of courtroom interaction and, potentially, rulings from a judge, but they...
There are many potential advantages and benefits of divorce mediation for divorcing couples to consider when they decide how to handle their divorce. Divorce mediation is an alternative to a litigated divorce that divorced couples may want to consider the advantages...
Like many other states, California affords couples who want to live apart the option of pursuing a legal separation instead of a divorce. Probably the biggest difference between a legal separation and a divorce is that, in the case of a legal separation, the couple...
Spousal support is a court-ordered certain amount of support money that one legally separated partner must pay the other each month. This support is also known as alimony. In California, in order for the court to order spousal support, there must be an established...
No matter the reason for your divorce, you likely hoped that you and your former spouse could maintain a united front for your children. Yet, co-parenting is difficult when only one of you puts your best foot forward. Your former spouse may do everything in their...
The family home may be the biggest purchase you made during your marriage. But, as time marches on, not all marriages will last, and you may find yourself wondering what will happen to your family home in your divorce. Generally, there are three options you have...
These days, it is not just middle age adults in California who divorce. More seniors are divorcing, even those who have been married for decades. Known as a “gray divorce,” the divorce legal issues seniors face are different from those younger or middle-age adults...
While it can seem like a major production to have a perfect wedding, ending one’s union with a partner could also be a significant process. As any couple in California can attest, they do not intend to get divorced when going through the motions to wed; however, it is...
Child custody is oftentimes the most aggressively fought over family law issue. Whether it stems from divorce or a paternity case, there’s a lot at stake in these matters. Your child’s physical and emotional well-being is of paramount importance, but your relationship...
Many California couples sign prenuptial agreements before they wed. Many of these agreements serve their intended purpose by reducing the amount of uncertainty and acrimony if the couple should decide to end their marriage. In some cases, however, a prenuptial...
