8 Signs That It Might Be Time for a Divorce
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] In the beginning, marriages are happy and full of hope. However, as time goes on, you or your partner may begin to question the relationship. You may be contemplating separation or you may even already be living independently. If you are day-dreaming about life without your partner, it may be time to get a divorce. How do you know when it is time…
Read MoreHeterosexual Couples Can Register for Domestic Partnerships Under New California Law
A new California law makes it legal for heterosexual couples to file for domestic partnerships. This gives all couples in the state the right to choose between either a marriage or a domestic partnership option to declare their commitment to each other and to gain state rights that are available to couples. Prior to the new law, only same-sex couples and heterosexual couples over the age of 62 were legally…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Alimony and Spousal Support?
There are many contentious issues that can come up when you are getting divorced. Often, these include child custody, child support, property division, alimony, and spousal support. Of all of these, issues concerning alimony and spousal support seem to be the most controversial and are more likely to end up in court before a judge. What is the Difference Between Alimony and Spousal Support? In all actuality, there is no…
Read MoreWhat is an Order to Show Cause?
The divorce and separation process can take a long time. There may be multiple properties or assets to divide. There may also be children involved. This adds to the complexity of the separation because custody, visitation, and child support payments all need to be decided. While in the process of the divorce, you can ask the court to set temporary orders. These orders set the rules that both spouses must…
Read More6 Signs You’ve Hired a Bad Lawyer and How to Avoid Doing it in the Future
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] So, you have hired a lawyer for your case. You thought you made a good choice but lately, you have been feeling like something is wrong. Maybe they are hard to get in touch with or they don’t have any enthusiasm for your case. Or perhaps you have a personality clash with them or they seem overly disorganized. In the worst-case scenario, you have discovered that they have…
Read MoreWhat Can a Process Server Do to Serve Papers?
If you are about to initiate a legal claim – whether that’s filing for divorce or asking a court to grant you custody of your children – you will have to serve notice to the other side to let them know that you are initiating the process. The purpose of this is to give them time to prepare and respond to your upcoming lawsuit. There are several ways to give…
Read MoreCan You Kidnap Your Own Child?
Surprisingly, the answer is yes. You can be guilty of kidnapping your own child. Parental kidnapping usually happens during a custody battle or combative divorce. One parent decides to take the child physically away without the permission of the court or the other parent. In California, this is a serious crime and you will be prosecuted. If there is a divorce or separation, it is always imperative that you and…
Read MoreWhat Is Parental Alienation?
It is well established that a child’s attachment to each of his parents is essential to healthy mental development. Although it begins in infancy, the attachment process continues as the child ages. Any action by a parent which undermines this can result in the child suffering lifelong psychological problems. California family law recognizes both physical and legal custody. When parents divorce or separate, the decisions as to who gets what…
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