Can a Grandparent Vistiation be Supervised If I Have Concerns About that Grandparent? [Family Code Section 3102]
Can a Grandparent Vistiation be Supervised If I Have Concerns About that Grandparent? [Family Code Section 3102]
Under California Family Code Section 3102, a child’s grandparents may be granted reasonable visitation with the child if one parent of a child is deceased and it would be in the best interest of that child. But the family law courts do take into account the surviving parent’s considerations, especially if the surviving parent objects to the grandparent visitation. Recent Grandparent Visitation Case In a recent case heard by the…
Read MoreWhen Can I Stop Paying Spousal Support? [Family Code Section 4337]
A very important piece of information a wife or husband in a divorce will always want to know, is when spousal support will terminate. Family Code Section 4337 states that the "obligation of a party under an order for the support of the other party terminates upon the death of either party or the remarriage of the other party." Unless, the parties specified in the Judgment a particular event that…
Read MoreHow does the court divide property in a divorce? | Family Code 2010
Under California Family Code section 2010, the court has the power to determine the division of property between the parties. To decide how to divide your property, the court will first look to see if the property is community or separate property. To determine what kind of property you have, the court will require that you file a declaration of disclosure under Family Code section 2013. In this disclosure, you will…
Read MoreI am getting a divorce. What is community property? – Family Law Code 760
Under California Family Code section 760, all property, real or personal, acquired during the marriage by both parties is community property. Property is not community property when it is separate. Your property is separate under section 770 when: you owned the property before the marriage you acquired the property by gift, inheritance, devise or descent you received the rents, issues and profits of separate property Sections 760 and 770…
Read MoreWhen will an Orange County court appoint a guardian? (Family Code 3041)
A guardianship is a legal relationship between a person under the age of 18 and an individual that has been appointed by the court to be their legal guardian. A guardian will have the same rights and responsibilities as a birth parent. This includes being responsible for the physical care as well as the upbringing of the child. A guardian will make decisions about the child’s health, education, and welfare.…
Read MoreMy ex is not paying child support, how can I enforce child support orders?
If you and your child's other parent came to a court-arranged agreement for child support, he or she has a legal obligation to pay the court-ordered child support in a timely manner. But what happens if the other parent refuses to pay child support? You may think it will be difficult to go through another legal battle to enforce child support orders. However, the court ordered this child support, and…
Read MoreI want to modify my child custody order.
Modifying your child custody order can be a difficult process and will require the help of an experienced family law attorney. Child custody orders can only be modified if the court finds that there has been a change in circumstances since the initial order. Not all life changes are important enough to warrant the modification of a child custody order. Life changes that the court will consider sufficient for modification…
Read MoreI want to seek child custody in Riverside. What will the judge want to know under California Family Code 3020?
When you are going through a child custody case it is often very stressful on both you and your children. You need to rely on a child custody law firm that understands the sensitive issues that are involved in a child custody matter. Wallin & Klarich has been successful in obtaining child custody orders in Riverside for over thirty years. To find information specific to Riverside visit this page. Best…
Read MoreWhat can I do if the other parent disagrees or will not comply with a child custody order in San Bernardino?
Disagreements about child custody can be frustrating and time consuming. An order for child custody may be modified if both parents agree on the change. If they cannot agree, the prior custody order can be modified through a judicial proceeding. However, the court will only modify the order if there has been a significant change that affects the best interest of the child. Refusal to Comply If the other parent…
Read MoreThere are different types of child custody orders in Orange County under California Family Code Sections 3000-3007, which one will work best for my family?
Seeking a child custody order can be a very emotional time for you and your family. You need a reliable attorney that is familiar with child custody law to be successful in your case. Wallin & Klarich is committed to achieving the best results for our clients. Our qualified and responsive attorneys know how to handle both types of custody orders: Legal custody Physical custody Physical Custody Physical…
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