How does parental alienation harm the parent-child relationship?
After a divorce, the best case scenario is your children adjusting to the split household without many mental health issues. Unfortunately, some parents make the adjustment period worse by alienating the children. According to Psychology Today, parental alienation refers to one parent manipulating or offering false information to children to turn them against their other parent. Child […]
Do you have what it takes to collaborate?
Going through divorce puts an enormous amount of pressure on a couple. Mentally, financially and emotionally, people go through the wringer just to finalize the split. But there are ways to help cut down on the stress, sometimes significantly. For example, couples that can avoid taking their case to court in the first place often […]
Do you understand the types of spousal support?
During divorce proceedings, a court may order someone to pay spousal support. Many people might think that these payments are permanent. However, there are different kinds of spousal support. Courts consider the situation when they award spousal support. The Judicial Branch of California says that officials may order someone to pay long-term alimony. This is the […]
What is a Minor’s Counsel?
Custody cases can be difficult and filled with emotion. Despite being the subject of any custody hearing, children are rarely allowed to testify during custody cases in California. In order to make their voices heard, the court appoints a Minor’s Counsel to represent children under the age of 18 in custody matters before the court. What is […]
What are the duties of a minor’s counsel?
In some custody situations, the court may award your children their own attorney or a minor’s counsel. This lawyer works for your children and only focuses on their interests. According to the Judicial Council of California, the minor’s counsel has some specific duties, but all the requirements are for the attorney to act as a legal representative […]
What can a California restraining order do?
If you are the victim of physical or sexual abuse, stalking, harassment or some other type of threatening behavior, you may wish to obtain a restraining order. A restraining order can protect you against these behaviors and, in the process, safeguard your physical and mental well-being. Not all restraining orders are created equal, though. The […]
What can you do about false domestic violence accusations?
Even if your relationship is mostly calm, you know your partner can be unpredictable. During an argument, he or she may scream at you or even assault you. If someone calls the police, your partner even may claim you have assaulted him or her. Regardless of whether your partner’s accusations are untrue, you may find […]
What to do if your ex-spouse takes your child out of the country
When parents can not agree on custody or are unhappy with the decision of the court, there is often a fear that one parent may take the kids and run. This becomes a more complicated situation when there is a fear that the parent may flee the country. If your ex-spouse takes your child out […]
Does California law allow for fault-based divorce?
If you are on comparatively good terms with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, you may be thankful for California’s no-fault approach to divorce. Because of no-fault divorce rules, you only must assert that you and your husband or wife have irreconcilable differences. According to Section 2311 of the California Family Code, irreconcilable differences are substantial reasons a court should […]
Your uncontested divorce in California
Divorce is rarely an easy process but sometimes there is a lot less fighting when the writing is on the wall. If you and your spouse are in a situation where divorce is the obvious next—or last—step in your relationship, there are options like an uncontested divorce. These agreements, when drafted correctly, may help reduce […]