When parents divorce, the court usually either assigns one parent sole physical custody, where the non-custodial parent receives visitation for a few days per week or month, or joint physical custody, in which the children split their time almost evenly between the...
Stockton Family Law Blog
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....
How are divorce and legal separation different?
Divorce often involves both emotionally and financially difficult decisions. You may need space from your current relationship, but not yet feel ready to end your marriage, especially if you share children. Legal separation is a process similar to divorce that allows...
Can my spouse relocate with children after divorce?
After divorce, a parent may choose to move away from the children. This may arise as a result of wishing to be closer to family or starting a new life in a different city. Jobs may also cause a parent to move away. In California, a judge cannot force a parent to...
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...
Preparing your finances for property division during your divorce
If you are facing divorce, you are probably concerned about the property division phase of the proceedings. Preparing your finances in advance. Becoming well organized will make the process go more smoothly. Pull your financial records together Becoming organized...
Do you need a separation agreement?
If two spouses decide to part ways, bypassing a separation agreement may prove costly. Going right into divorce proceedings may do more harm than good at the onset of separation. A separation agreement is a legal document that sets out the terms by which a couple...
Tips to protect your children during your divorce
Divorce is stressful for everyone involved. It can be a confusing and challenging time for children as they learn to accept their parents are no longer together. You should take every step possible to protect your children from the negativity that often occurs during...
Helping your children cope with the uncertainty of divorce
Divorce can completely change your family dynamic. Your children will notice these changes and could react in a number of different ways depending on age and maturity. Given the uncertainty, it is not unlikely for your children to experience resentment, anger,...
Who gets the family home in a divorce?
Part of divorce proceedings is the categorization and division of assets according to California law. Like all assets in a California divorce case, what happens to the house depends on whether it is marital or separate property? Is the house marital or separate...
