How to Protect Your Home During Your Divorce
How to Protect Your Home During Your Divorce
If you are going through a divorce, the complex hurdles you face during the case can make it seem like an uphill battle. Not only can the process take a long time, it may leave you wondering if putting as much distance between yourself and your spouse as soon as possible is the right solution. One question we often receive is “how can I protect my home while my case…
Read MoreL.A. County Child Abuse Case Could Affect Hundreds of Custody Cases in San Bernardino
If you were involved in a child custody case within the last three years in San Bernardino County, some recent revelations about the actions of one court mediator may affect the status of your case. Recently, Kevin Bom, a court mediator working in Victorville, was charged with falsifying records in a Los Angeles County child custody case. Bom and three others are accused of failing to remove Gabriel Fernandez from…
Read MoreFighting Back Against False Claims of Child Abuse During Child Custody Cases
It is not uncommon in child custody cases for one parent to make false accusations of child abuse against the other. In the heat of the moment, this can seem like a possible way to gain an upper hand. Fortunately, there are ways that you can fight back against false accusations of child abuse. Understanding Child Abuse Charges (PC 273) The first step is to understand the accusations against you.…
Read MoreGaining Custody for Fathers is Still an Uphill Battle
While social movements have been successful in removing many of the gender-based stereotypes that used to factor into child custody decisions, there still exists is a large disparity between the percentages of mothers who are awarded child custody compared to fathers who are granted custody. While California courts no longer operate with a presumption that children are better off with their mother, public perception is that men face a more…
Read MoreWhy You Should Resist the Urge to Move Out During a Divorce
If you are going through a divorce, you will often find yourself wishing that time would move faster. The legal process can be lengthy, and the hurt that you experience can leave you with the urge to quickly leave the marital house so that you can avoid awkward moments with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. In many situations, though, this urge should be ignored. Moving out of your marital home before your…
Read More10 Ways to Save Time and Money During a Divorce
Divorce can be expensive. Most estimates are suggest divorce costs $15,000-$20,000 when factoring in filing fees, attorney’s fees and additional expenses.1 Ironically, this is close to what the average wedding costs, but few people are aware of the potential amount.2 There are ways to keep these costs down, though. If you take the time to follow these 10 tips and hire an experienced divorce attorney, you may be able to…
Read MoreDo Family Law Courts Favor Women in Child Custody Cases?
One of the most hotly contested issues in family law is child custody. When the court is faced with a child custody issue, its main focus is the well-being of the child. But does the “best interest of the child” mean that the child should spend more time with his or her mother? Child Custody More Often Awarded to Women There is a general belief that family law courts award…
Read More5 Tips to Sell Your House During a Divorce in California
Going through the stress of a divorce can be incredibly difficult. This can be made more difficult if you and your spouse decide to sell your house and divide the equity. Following these five tips can make selling your home during your divorce an easier process for you and your spouse. Keep in mind, though, that these are issues that will require consulting or hiring an experienced divorce attorney who…
Read MoreDos and Don’ts for Dads during Divorce
Going through a divorce changes your life in significant ways. This is especially true if you are a parent. Fathers often find this process particularly hard, since their role tends to change more dramatically. Challenges to a father’s role in their child’s life can cause them to act in ways that are both out of the norm, and detrimental to the divorce and custody proceedings. This is why fathers should…
Read MoreCan a Divorce Settlement Be Reopened?
Many people end their divorce case feeling like the orders made by the court are fair. But what do you do if you feel like you were cheated out of a fair settlement? Even though it may not be common, there are circumstances under which a divorce settlement can be reopened. State law allows for a settlement to be reopened when a party engages in misrepresentations or fraud, or in…
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