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Joint custody is the term used to explain what happens when a California court decides that both parents will become equally responsible for the care and guardianship of a child after a divorce. A shared custody agreement can become a little complicated to navigate at...
Before a parent asks for a child support modification in California, they need to understand the rules that apply. Changes to the child support order do not happen in response to small increases or decreases in income. Instead, a parent needs to have a substantial...
Even when a divorce, ultimately, is the right decision for a California couple to make, the process of divorce is, at best, a very difficult challenge. This situation is even more exacerbated when children are involved. However, there are considerations that are...
As a California parent coping with the aftermath of a divorce, you are likely dealing with your share of adversity. This can become even worse when your child informs you that they want to switch their primary residence. Regardless of whether they want to move to or...
There is no requirement to include a future inheritance in a California divorce settlement. This is because it is generally considered to be separate property that is not subject to property division law. However, you are free to discuss the possibility of dividing it...
Parental rights issues continue to come up in courtrooms and legislatures. Many years ago, fathers did not always have an easy path for gaining visitation and custody rights. Over time, however, things changed. In California, a father can now seek equity under the law...
Financial planners provide helpful assistance to clients on many fiscal fronts. Putting money away for savings or devising a more prudent budget isn't always easy, and when a person also faces a divorce, financial matters could become even more complicated. Exploring...
In an ideal divorce, both spouses will be honest about their financial situations and make an effort to ensure that their assets are handled fairly. However, separating couples in California may want to take steps to protect their finances. First, a soon-to-be ex...
When parents in California get a divorce, they must decide what to do about child custody or go to court where a judge will decide. The situation will become much more complicated if the custodial parent decides to relocate with the child. Parents who are considering...
An angry ex-spouse can turn a California divorce upside down and make it into a very stressful event. This is even if one spouse has the best of intentions and wants to settle. However, the anger can motivate one spouse to act out of spite, and that can carry through...
