Our Family Law Blog
Can You Waive Child Support In California?
In every state, parents are under the obligation to support their children. Parents may be under the impression that they have the power to determine how much and if child support is necessary; however, the state law and the courts have the final say in matters of...
Paternity and Child Support In California
Did you know that determining paternity, or “who is the father?” plays a key role in legal issues such as child support? What’s more, determining paternity may be more complicated than it seems- there are actually a variety of parenthood circumstances that determine...
Dividing Assets In A Divorce Late-in-Life
Getting a divorce late in life usually has the same causes as an early divorce, whether it be regrets, infidelity, or a desire for independence. While a divorce after 50 faces many of the same issues as a divorce when you are younger, older couples also face some...
How To Get A Marriage Annulled In Riverside, California?
Annulment and divorce is the same in that they are both a court procedure which dissolves a marriage. Unlike a divorce, an annulment makes it as if the marriage never happened in the eyes of the state. Some people might choose an annulment because they feel as if...
How To Leave An Abusive Relationship And Protect Your Family
If you find yourself in an abusive relationship, your first priority is getting you and your children to safety. This means you need to find a place to stay where the abuser can’t find you, such as a hotel, the home of a non-mutual friend, or a battered women’s...
10 Common Things After Threat Of Divorce And What To Do About Them
During a divorce, tensions are running high, and it’s inevitable that you and your spouse will have disagreement. With so much built up animosity it’s common for a spouse to hurl accusations and threats at the other. Hearing threats can be very stressful and...
How to Grieve Your Divorce
Writer Nora Ephron once said, “marriages come and go, but divorce is forever.” It’s true that, while a marriage might not last, the emotional damage resulting from a divorce can feel endless. This is a reality that’s become increasingly prevalent for Americans; just...
What Happens To A House In A Divorce? What Should You Do?
In a divorce, one of the most taxing things can be deciding how to divide up your assets. It’s important to know your states laws about property division so that you are aware of your rights. California Law In California, assets acquired by a spouse during a divorce...
Divorce: What You Need To Know
Going through a divorce is a strain on the whole family; not only are you and your spouse struggling to get through the process, but your children are too. The truth is, any negative emotions you may be dealing with are probably present in your kids, along with a...
Five Signs You May Need To Hire A Divorce Lawyer
1. Understanding When To Make The Call When you make that very difficult decision to get a divorce, it becomes a very delicate and a lot of the time, emotional experience. Given the sensitivity of the process, you want to make sure that you have the best possible...