How to Share a Residence While Divorce is Pending
How to Share a Residence While Divorce is Pending
Many couples who are getting divorced realize that moving out of the family home is not easy. That is why some divorcing couples choose to stay in the same home during the divorce process. However, this can be very difficult for all members of the family. If you plan to share a home with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, follow these tips. Determine Financial Responsibilities The first thing you should do is…
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How to Avoid Going to Court for Child Custody
Custody disputes are never easy. In most cases, each parent thinks their child would be better off in their custody, and it often turns into a competition between parents. That is why attempting to settle custody matters before going to family law court may be best for all parties. So, how can you avoid the judges, litigation, testimony and expensive court fees in your custody case? Written Custody Agreement and…
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Why Are There So Many Divorces in January?
With the start of a new year, many people make New Year’s resolutions. They may pledge to be healthier or to save more money. However, for many others, the start of a new year brings an even bigger change to their lives: divorce. Aside from marking the start of a new year, the first of January also is the beginning of “Divorce Season.” Starting in January and through early March,…
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Completing a Child Dependency Reunification Plan
During a child dependency, your child will likely be taken from you to live with a family member or placed in a foster home. For both you and your child, the duration of the case will be a time filled with anxiety and fear of what could happen if the court does not decide in your favor. Fortunately, the courts are generally willing to give parents an opportunity to prove…
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Best Parenting Plans for School-Aged Children After Divorce
Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult times of your life. It can be even worse if you have a school-aged child caught in the middle of your divorce. School-aged children can be affected by a divorce because they are more aware than younger children. To make things easier for your child, it’s important to follow a parenting plan while your divorce is pending. Preparing a…
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5 Tips for Splitting Custody During the Holidays
The holidays are meant to be a time of happiness where you enjoy the company of your family and loved ones. However, this time of year can be difficult for families who have gone through a divorce or custody battle. Parents don’t always see eye to eye when it comes to how their children spend the holidays, and this could lead to arguments and resentment. To avoid any uncomfortable exchanges…
Read MoreDivorce vs Annulment in California
Most everyone understands what a divorce is, but this isn’t the only legal method for dissolving your marriage in California. In some cases, it may be better to seek an annulment. The Difference Between Divorce and Annulment in California In California, a divorce is the legal termination of a marriage or domestic partnership. A divorce can be filed due to irreconcilable differences or the fact that the spouse has permanent…
Read MoreCan Dating While Divorcing in California Hurt Your Case?
Life is messy, complicated, and for the most part, unpredictable. You may have married your spouse with the feeling that there could not possibly be anyone else for you. Years later, you now realize that the person you married is no longer the right one for you, and you find yourself in the middle of a divorce and custody battle. You just want it to end so you can start…
Read MoreFrom Spouses to Roommates: Living with Your Ex While Getting a Divorce
Ending a marriage comes with a lot of legal questions. “Where will you live?” often becomes one of the biggest challenges in a divorce, as affordable housing in California can be difficult to find. However, a new California law aims to give divorcing couples another option: staying right where they are. Starting January 1, 2017, a new California law will change how the ending date of a marriage is defined.…
Read MoreHow Accusations of Domestic Violence Could Affect Your Divorce
Actors Amber Heard and Johnny Depp have been making headlines lately, after the 30-year-old actress filed for divorce from 52-year-old Depp. Heard claims she suffered verbal and physical abuse during the marriage. She obtained a temporary domestic violence restraining order against Depp after filing for divorce. How do these allegations of domestic violence affect their divorce case? What impact could this have on your family law matter? Impact on Spousal…
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