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Military Child Custody Laws & Visitation Rights In California
When a divorce parent is in the military, there may be special issues to consider in regards to custody and visitation. A parent might wonder if a custody order can be modified due to military duty, how to get visitation if they are away due to military duty, and what...
How To Change A Door Lock During A Divorce
The marital home is one of the most valuable assets you have to divide during a divorce, and subsequently it can be the most difficult one to divide. There are a lot of things you can and cannot do with your home during a divorce, which vary depending on a variety of...
Child Custody Visitation Agreements: Can I Talk With My Kids
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs you can do. However, that job can get even harder after a divorce. The divorce process is very stressful, and could possibly strain your relationships, including your relationship with your children. What’s more, child custody and...
California Marijuana Laws: Can A Mother Lose Custody For Drug Use?
Recently, laws about medical marijuana have been changing more than ever. In California, medical marijuana is lawful and becoming increasingly common to treat certain illnesses. Some divorced parents are wondering, does legally...
How To Get Alimony: Keep These Records!
Alimony, sometimes called spousal support, are payments made from the the higher earning spouse to the lower earning spouse after divorce. Alimony is not always awarded in a divorce, courts today are trending away from it, but alimony is typically granted when one...
Negative Effects of Divorce On Children
When parents are going through a divorce, one of their biggest priorities is making sure their children get the emotional support they need. Ideally, parents would like to minimize the impact of the divorce as much as possible. In order to make the divorce easier on...
Why Isn’t Child Support Tax Deductible In California?
Child support payments are not tax-deductible by the paying parent. In addition, child support is tax-free , and neither the paying spouse or the spouse receiving payments owes taxes on it. It is important to know how support is characterized in your marital...
Late Life Divorce In California: What Are Some Special Issues?
A late life divorce includes many of the same challenges as a divorce when you are younger. However, older couples also face some unique, age-related issues as well, including health concerns, retirement, and greater emotional impact. One of the biggest differences in...
Benefits Of Having The Best Divorce Attorney
When divorcing, there is no requirement to hire a lawyer. You may decide you want to file for divorce on your own, perhaps with help from court provided documents or online instructional guides. In a few situations, divorcing on your own might be acceptable, however...
Father’s Rights: What Happens To After Stepfather Adoption?
A child can have only two legal parents. Since a child cannot legally have three parents, the legal parent will have to voluntarily give up their rights. If a child is adopted by their stepfather, the biological father’s rights as a parent will be legally terminated....