The end of a marriage is a challenging time for everyone involved, especially when children are in the picture. Deciding who gets custody of the children can be a highly emotional and complex process. A common belief is that courts favor mothers in custody...
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Do you need supervised visitation for your spouse during divorce?
During a California divorce, determining child custody is a critical matter. As you find your way through this intricate process, one question might loom in your mind. Should you advocate for your spouse to have only supervised visitation with your children? Many...
Enforcing a custody order
If you cannot see your child because of your former partner's refusal to respect your rights in accordance with a child custody order, it is critical to take action at once. In California, you have a number of options with regard to enforcing a child custody order....
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...
Understanding the 2/2/5/5 custody arrangement
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 360,000 people got a divorce in 2022, with almost half of those divorces involving children. Child custody schedules are an important aspect of any divorce proceeding involving children. These schedules provide...
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...
Dividing investment properties in a California divorce
Undergoing a divorce poses numerous challenges, both emotionally and financially. One such hurdle involves determining how to split investment properties. In California, the process follows unique legal guidelines, which make understanding the rules essential for an...
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...
Avoid these 3 common co-parenting mistakes
When your California marriage or relationship ends and you have a child with your former partner, you may have to learn to co-parent with one another until your child comes of age. While effective co-parenting is not always easy, research shows that your child...
How does California court divide assets in a divorce?
California is a community property state. This means any property gained or earned during the marriage is subject to equal division during a divorce. Before the division part of the process begins, the court must legally determine what property is marital and what is...