How Losing Your Job Can Affect Your Child Custody Order
How Losing Your Job Can Affect Your Child Custody Order
Going through a child custody battle can be a long and difficult process for you. When you and the other parent of your child cannot agree on a parenting plan, the court will have to decide on one based on several important factors. These factors include: Age of your child; Health of your child; Your and the other parent’s ability to care for the child; Emotional relationship between you and…
Read MoreCan Smoking Cigarettes Affect Child Custody?
It is common knowledge that smoking cigarettes can have negative effects on your health. In the state of California, laws have been passed to ban smoking in restaurants, bars and enclosed workplaces to prevent the effects of secondhand smoke on others. However, smoking can impact more than your health. In child custody cases, smoking cigarettes can influence a court’s decision as to what custody order is in the best interest…
Read More6 Ways to Split Child Custody Evenly
Determining a joint child custody agreement can be a difficult and complex process. Splitting time evenly for your child to be with both parents is easier said than done, as each parent is on a different schedule with work and other commitments. At Wallin & Klarich, our experienced family law attorneys are willing to work with you to reach an agreement that everyone can be happy with. The following are…
Read MoreWhen Can Mutual Restraining Orders Be Made? (California Family Code Section 6305)
In a recent California domestic violence case, the court issued mutual restraining orders against both parties involved. In this case, the accuser filed a restraining order against the accused while the accused attempted to have the restraining order set aside. The court decided to order mutual restraining orders after finding that both parties committed acts of aggression against each other. The accuser appealed the decision of the court. After reviewing the…
Read MoreAre Grandparent Visitation Rights Lost After a Stepparent Adoption?
A recent California family law case allowed a grandparent’s appeal for visitation rights to go forward. In this case, a paternal grandmother petitioned for visitation with her grandson, who was adopted by his stepfather. The child’s mother and stepfather objected to the grandmother’s petition, citing the mother’s divorce from the child’s father and termination of the father’s parental rights. The mother and stepfather filed a restraining order against the grandmother.…
Read MoreWhy a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Can Ruin Your Career
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders have become commonplace in today’s family law arena. In fact, a strategy of using domestic violence allegations has also become popular in seeking court orders to gain an advantage over the opposing party, particularly when issues exist concerning child custody and visitation issues. Who Qualifies for Protection? Under the provisions of California Family Code section 6211, any person with whom the applicant has had an intimate…
Read MoreMy Spouse Filed for Divorce but I Don’t Want One. Can I Stop the Divorce? (California Family Code Sections 2310-2313)
In California, if one spouse wants a divorce, they can receive a divorce. That is because California is a “no-fault” divorce state. Either spouse can decide for any reason that they want to move to terminate the marriage and the court will grant the request for divorce. Grounds for Divorce Under California Family Code Sections 2310-2313 People often ask us if the spouse requesting a divorce has to have a good…
Read MoreWill Mediation in Child Custody Cases Help? (Family Code Section 3170)
In California, mediation in child custody cases is required by Family Code Section 3170 where there is a dispute between the parents regarding custody and/or visitation. The court encourages parties to avoid the expense, time, stress and hostilities of court proceedings by trying an informal dispute resolution process either through Family Court Services or private mediation. What is Mediation? Mediation generally takes place through Family Court Services, a county agency,…
Read MoreHow Does Ventura County Child Custody Mediation Work? (Ventura County Local Rule of Court 9.30)
If you are involved in a child custody dispute in Ventura County, you will likely be ordered to attend mediation. The Ventura County child custody mediation process can be confusing and often times, parties feel as though they must come to an agreement in mediation. An experienced Ventura County child custody attorney can help you understand the mediation process, which may result in a more favorable outcome in your case.…
Read MoreTax Issues in Divorce
The drama, emotion and chaos accompanying a dissolution can often cause a couple to ignore and overlook the business and tax aspects associated with dissolving their marriage. There are at least three major areas of tax considerations in a dissolution of marriage. It is important to understand and be prepared for tax issues in divorce: Claiming an Exemption of a Minor ChildA dependency exemption works like a tax deduction and…
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