Stockton Family Law Blog

The impact of a divorce on your present and future may require a massive change in plans. One area where you may feel the brunt of a split is retirement. Absent a prenuptial agreement that addresses how money divides, you may want to prepare yourself for what such a...

Financial and child-related issues in divorce cause some of the most frustration and conflict. If you own a small business, your financial separation may prove even more complicated. What happens to your business should you find yourself on the path to divorce? When...

California gives both parents the right to custody and visitation with their children. However, single fathers must take steps to establish legal paternity so they can build a relationship that lasts a lifetime.  Review the process of seeking child custody and...

If you are thinking about ending your marriage, custody of the children you share with your soon-to-be ex-spouse may be your biggest concern. You may even fear you will rarely or never see your kids. Nevertheless, as a father, you should not worry your children’s...

Perhaps you are an unmarried father who is dealing with a partner who restricts access to your kids. Though you may feel that you should have unrestricted access to your kids, their other parent may believe otherwise and resort to every trick they can think of to keep...

If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, your priority must be helping your child adjust to the reality of divorce.  Your child may have considerable anxiety about the post-divorce future, but you can help smooth the way by keeping his best interests...

Ending your marriage can be costly in many ways — socially, emotionally and financially. If you are facing divorce, the future may suddenly seem full of uncertainty, and you need answers. Some of your biggest questions likely have to do with your home. Your house is...