6 Ways You Could Ruin Your Child Custody Rights
6 Ways You Could Ruin Your Child Custody Rights
After child custody orders are made, you may think these orders are permanent. However, this is not the case. Your child custody orders can be modified at any time, so you need to be aware of your behavior around your children and the other parent of your children. Below is a list of 6 things you should avoid if you want to maintain your child custody rights. Engaging in Parental…
Read MoreThe Best Way to Serve Your Spouse with Divorce Papers
If you need to serve your spouse with divorce papers, you need to be careful how you do so. If your spouse is not aware that you are filing for divorce, you need to make sure you are being sensitive when serving divorce papers. Your spouse will experience many emotions when served with divorce papers, and doing so in an insensitive way could be taken as a declaration of war.…
Read MoreNew Statistics on U.S. Divorce Rates Look Promising for Married Couples
New statistics reveal that more recent American marriages are lasting and not ending in divorce. The change in American lifestyles is explained by three factors: Fewer couples are getting married; More couples are waiting until they are older to get married; and There has been a gradual decline in the divorce rate since the early 1980s.1 Hopefully, the trend will result in more stable partnerships, better-parented children, and economic security…
Read MoreConsequences Mothers Face for Violating Father’s Rights
When the court issues child custody and visitation orders, parents are expected to follow them. If the other parent disobeys the custody agreement or the visitation schedule approved by the court, there are several measures you can take, depending on the severity of the issue. The consequences mothers face for violating a father’s rights can be serious and include being ordered to pay attorney’s fees, a jail sentence, and possible…
Read MoreWhat Does Best Interest of the Child Mean?
When family law courts decide custody issues, they determine custody based on the “best interests of the child” standard. This standard has two guiding principles that must be considered when deciding custody or visitation. Family Code General Provisions (California Family Code Section 30201) establishes these principles as: The health, safety, and welfare of the child; and The encouragement of frequent and continuing contact between parent and child Within these…
Read MoreHoliday Tips for Divorced Parents
There is probably no better time of the year to be a child than December, and no more difficult time to be a divorced parent. Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s Day may present scheduling challenges. Arguments over who gets to spend a holiday with the kids can quickly ruin the festivities for everyone. Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The best way…
Read MoreI’ve Been Served with Divorce Papers. What Do I Do Next?
A process server knocks at your door and hands you a set of thick divorce papers. What’s next? As you get over the shock of the impending divorce, you may be dealing with emotions ranging from surprise to anger. That is why you need to speak with a Wallin & Klarich divorce attorney right away to help you handle the legal details. Here are the steps you need to take…
Read MoreCan Inmates Get Married in Jail?
Charles Manson, the cult leader who is serving life in prison for his role in the 1969 killings of actress Sharon Tate, her unborn child, and others, has been issued a license to marry 26-year-old Afton Elaine Burton. 1 Burton says that she believes Manson is innocent and wants to exonerate him. As a family member, she’d have access to information that could help her work on his case. 2…
Read MoreCalifornia Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
In the state of California, a Domestic Violence Restraining Order is a civil court order signed by a judge that protects you from abuse by anyone you have a close relationship with. Both women and men victims can seek legal protection that informs the abuser to stop the abuse or face serious legal consequences. This act is designed to protect you and/or your children under the age of 18 who…
Read MoreCan You Get a Divorce If You or Your Spouse is in Jail?
It is possible to get a divorce if you or your spouse, or both of you, are in jail or prison. The process differs depending on whether you are incarcerated or not. It is very stressful and difficult to attempt a divorce on your own, especially if you are incarcerated. Your imprisonment makes it difficult for you to obtain documents and attend court. If you decide to file for divorce,…
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