Child Custody Battles in High-Conflict Divorces: Important Considerations
Child Custody Battles in High-Conflict Divorces: Important Considerations
Important Considerations In High-Conflict Divorces Divorce is a difficult and emotional process for all parties involved, but it can be especially challenging when children are caught in the middle. In high-conflict divorces, child custody battles can become intense and complicated, resulting in long legal battles that have a significant impact on everyone's lives. In this article, we will provide an overview of child custody battles in high-conflict divorces, with a…
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New California Law Recognizes Pets as Family in Divorce
Divorce cases are often messy battles where bitterness and anger becomes a motivating force for the parties involved. Divorcing couples often find it difficult to maintain civility when child custody, spousal support and valued possessions are being split up. Determining custody of pets can be especially difficult because family law courts have treated what many people consider beloved family members as possessions. However, a new law that went into effect…
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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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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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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…
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…
Read MoreHow 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 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…
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