Divorce is a complicated and emotionally charged time for anyone who goes through it. Between dealing with the legal aspects, the difficult decisions parents have to make and adapting to a new reality, it can often feel overwhelming and sometimes unbearable. It is...
Family Law
Losing your passport over back child support
If you do not pay child support on time, many different problems could follow. Tax refund interception, license suspension and even arrest could become a possibility. Furthermore, you should realize that the government could revoke your passport or deny your...
What are the types of protective orders in California?
In California, the court system recognizes the significance of personal safety and the prevention of harassment, violence and abuse. Hence, California provides several types of protective orders to safeguard you if you feel you may be at risk. These different...
California’s penalties for unpaid child support
If you already owe back child support, worry about falling behind or expect to owe child support at some point in the future, it is important to review a number of issues. Aside from understanding how the court calculates child support awards and the possibility of...
A look at the types of restraining orders in California
Each domestic situation has its challenges, but some require legal actions to take place. This can happen as part of a divorce proceeding a custody battle or for other reasons. A quick look at the main types of restraining orders reveals what they can accomplish in...
How California courts handle pets in divorces
When you and your California spouse decide to split and share children together, you may need to come up with a plan that outlines which parent is going to have custody of your shared children and when. If the two of you also share a dog or another kind of beloved...
What should you know about restraining orders?
In the event of abuse or other threatening behaviors, there is protection available from the law. Securing a restraining order can protect you from an abusive person, while also creating a legal record that can assist you during the divorce process. It is important to...
Should you use social media during a divorce?
Social media can bring people together, no matter where they are in the world. However, it can also cause conflict and strife when a person is in the midst of divorce. The truth is social media usage can affect your divorce negatively in many cases. It can add to your...
What are standard restraining orders in a CA divorce?
Once divorce proceedings have begun in California, both spouses must follow a set of temporary restraining orders. Standard Family Law Restraining Orders prohibit spouses from making certain major financial changes or relocating children without each other’s consent....
What could help make child custody matters easier in a divorce?
Making decisions about child custody in a divorce can be complicated and often emotional. But it is essential that you learn how to go about the situation without allowing feelings to cause problems. Ideally, when you are working out child custody, you should only...