Do You Still Have to Pay Child Support Arrears after Your Child Turns 18?
Do You Still Have to Pay Child Support Arrears after Your Child Turns 18?
Going through a divorce can be emotionally and physically stressful, especially if children are involved. Child support obligations are different from spousal support obligations in that child support is designed to help the well-being of the child. Generally, child support obligations stop when the child reaches the age of 18. However, the same is not always true for child support arrears. What are Child Support Arrears? Child support arrears are…
Read MoreI am Being Placed on the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) – What Should I Do?
The California Child Abuse Central Index (“CACI”) is a tool created by the California Legislature to protect the health and safety of children. CACI is a list consisting of names of people who are investigated or charged with child abuse. Every child abuse investigation is reported to CACI. The reports detail the investigation of alleged physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental/emotional abuse, and severe neglect of a child. Your name is…
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What Is A Restraining Order? What Steps Will My Attorney Take On My Behalf To Attempt To Have A Restraining Order Granted?
What Is A Restraining Order? What Steps Will My Attorney Take On My Behalf To Attempt To Have A Restraining Order Granted? ________________________________ Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across the world. It is defined as abuse or threats of abuse between people who have an intimate relationship - whether married or not, dating, living together, or have children together. In Southern California, domestic…
Read MoreTypes of Child Custody Orders
Under California law, child custody has two parts: physical custody and legal custody. Either type of custody may be awarded to one parent (sole custody) or to both parents (joint custody). Technically, an order for joint custody simply means that the parties will have joint physical custody and joint legal custody. However, a court may award joint legal custody and not award joint physical custody. This may all sound very…
Read MoreCalifornia Divorce and Complex Property Division: What Assets Qualify?
When you are going through a divorce, the division of marital property in California can seem very complex. However, the term “complex property division” is more than just a description regarding the difficulty of asset division in divorce. It entails the division of high-value assets. These complex property division situations may include assets that are quite difficult to trace, value, and divide. In most divorces, the couple is asked to…
Read MoreFacebook Cited in One-Third of Divorce Cases
Launched in 2004, Facebook quickly became popular and remains as one of the top social media platforms today.1 Millions of people log in daily and post status updates, comments, photos, and probably far too much information than they should. You may have heard that anything you post online could affect your employment status. However, many people are unaware that social media can be used against you during your divorce. Facebook…
Read MoreWhat is the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act?
The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (the Act) aims to deter parents from kidnapping their children by ensuring that other states honor child custody and child support orders issued in one state. The Act was designed to promote the best interest of the child and to have a quick way to remove any conflicts of law between states. The Importance of the Act: First in time, First in Right The Act…
Read MoreThe 3 Best Tips to Help You Prepare for a Child Custody Hearing
If you are facing a child custody hearing, you may be unsure of how to prepare so that you have the best chance of achieving a favorable result. The first thing you need to do is contact an experienced child custody attorney. Your attorney will provide you with the steps that you need to take to show to the court that you can provide a stable environment for your children.…
Read MoreMy Child’s Other Parent Violated a Child Custody Order. What Can I Do?
According to your court order, your child was scheduled to spend the holidays with you this year, so you planned a big celebration. However, your child’s other parent failed to comply and took the child out of town to visit family during your planned celebration. What can you do next to ensure this never happens again? What Steps Can I Take to Enforce My Visitation Rights? The first thing to remember…
Read MoreThink You Know What Leads to Divorce? Penn State Study Reveals Common Reasons for Divorce
A 17-year study conducted between 1980 and 1997 by Pennsylvania State University researchers Denise Preveti and Paul Amato revealed the main reasons why people get divorced. Surprisingly, finances aren’t on the list. The top five reasons for divorce are: Infidelity (21.6%) Incompatibility (19.2%) Drinking or drug use (10.6%) Grew apart (9.6%) Personality problems (9.1%) Researchers spoke to 208 men and women age 55 and under across the U.S. They asked…
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