How Can I Issue an Emergency Restraining Order Against My Spouse in the Inland Empire?
How Can I Issue an Emergency Restraining Order Against My Spouse in the Inland Empire?
There are two types of restraining orders you can obtain on an emergency basis. The first is a Domestic Violence Restraining Order, and the second is a Civil Harassment Restraining Order. Different Types of Restraining Orders A Domestic Violence Restraining Order is for persons who have or have had a marital or dating relationship, or are closely related to the person you are seeking the restraining order against. In situations…
Read MoreMen Are Often Silent Victims of Domestic Violence
It is a well known fact that domestic violence against women has become a worldwide issue. Many laws have been established to protect against domestic violence against women in California. However, it is little known that as many as 900,000 men are victims of physical violence by a domestic partner, according to a report by the Department of Justice on the National Violence Against Women Survey. National Domestic Violence Hotline…
Read MoreIs Serving Divorce Papers to Your Spouse through Facebook Legal?
Some people have the mistaken belief that once they file their initial divorce papers (called the “Summons” and “Petition”) with the court that this is all that needs to be done to become divorced from their spouse. Unfortunately, filing the Summons and Petition with the court is only the start of a legal process that can turn complicated very quickly. The next step in the process is to…
Read MoreNon-Custodial Parents: How to Maintain a Relationship with Your Child
Even if you have resolved your initial California child custody dilemma, long distances separating a non-custodial parent from his or her child requires great efforts to maintain and/or develop a healthy relationship. Here are some tips to help you out: 1. Pay child support – It may seem obvious, but you would be surprised how many child support disputes arise out of miscommunication between parents or financial issues. If…
Read MoreJuvenile Dependency Court in the Inland Empire
Juvenile Dependency Court is the court that hears cases regarding abuse and neglect of children in the Inland Empire. The Juvenile Dependency Court is responsible for the protection of these children and all decisions in the court are made with the well being of the juvenile in mind. Whenever possible, the court will attempt to keep families together, as it is widely acknowledged that children are happiest when they are with their true…
Read MoreWhat Is A Legal Separation
A legal separation is the filing of a lawsuit against which gives the court the power to decide on any and all issues related to a marriage. These issues include property division, deciding custody and visitation, debts of the marriage, and support matters. The Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce A legal separation progresses just like a divorce, with the notable exception that the spouses are not divorced. The are…
Read MoreProtecting Your Business During a Divorce
Going through a divorce can be one of the hardest situations a person faces. Disagreements and arguments between the parties are common in divorce cases. There are many aspects to the divorce process that make it very complicated: division of assets and debts, possible issues of child and spousal support, and child custody schedules, just to name a few. What can further complicate a case is if you own a…
Read MoreI Believe I am the Father; Can a Paternity Test Help Me Obtain Child Custody?
Many times, a father will take a paternity test to determine if he is the biological father of a minor child when there is no marriage involved. Once it is determined that he is the biological father through DNA testing, the next step would be to file a Paternity Petition and a motion to determine custody and visitation rights assuming that the parties are unable to come to a custodial…
Read MoreChild Vaccination Issues in Child Custody Cases
One of the most difficult issues in family law is child custody. Whether you and the other parent of your child are married or not, you may be faced with very tough legal problems regarding your child. For instance, you and the other parent may not agree on how much time each of you spend with the child, what type of care should be provided to the child, and many…
Read MoreShared Custody and Your Child’s Sports Participation
You are divorced and you want to sign up your child for a sport or other extracurricular activity. Do you need the other parent’s permission to do so? The first place to look is in the child custody agreement to see if that document covers your child’s after-school activities. Often times, however, parents don’t have an agreement in place. In that case, what’s next? Signing Your Kid…
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