How domestic violence restraining orders work in California

When a romantic partner threatens you or makes you feel unsafe in California, or when a romantic partner accuses you of doing the same, one of you may decide to try to take out a domestic violence restraining order on the other. Domestic violence takes place when threatening, harassing or abusive behavior occurs between two […]

How do you divide community property in a divorce?

While you may face a number of difficult challenges when going through the divorce process, dividing marital property may be one of the most emotional. It is often hard for people to negotiate property division with items they have grown attached to over the years. California follows a community property model of property division, meaning […]

Could I face contempt of court for not paying child support?

If you have to pay child support, you have an order from a court to do so. As with any court order, you have a legal obligation to follow it or face punishments. The Judicial Branch of California explains you could potentially face a contempt of court charge if you do not pay your child support. […]

What do you know about parallel parenting and co-parenting?

You and your former spouse decided what to do with assets in your divorce. Now you want to put your full focus on your child custody agreement. What kind of arrangement do you wish to have with the other parent? Psychology Today explains parallel parenting and co-parenting. Understand both parenting styles to decide which works most favorably […]

How do you establish an equal net share in a California divorce?

If you are facing divorce in California, the prospect of navigating the property division phase may seem daunting. Preparation is key since you and your spouse need to work out an equal net share. What does this mean? Dividing assets and debts The state of California is a community property state, which means that in […]

What do you know about controlling your anger?

Your significant other informed you of the restraining order against you and the charges of domestic violence she or he filed. You suspect your anger played a part in both situations, but you may not know how to get your emotions under control. Mayo Clinic offers tips for wrangling your anger. Learn how to express powerful feelings […]

Can parental alienation impact your children into adulthood?

The term parental alienation likely brings the image of young children to mind first. After all, most of the focus and studies center around children of divorce in their younger years and how they react to this situation. But in recent years, more studies have shown that young children who suffer from parental alienation often […]

Dealing with a 401(k) in a divorce

Past posts on this blog touched upon the fact that a divorce in California impacts a couple’s retirement assets. One of the most common of such assets most have is a 401(k) account. As contributions made to a 401(k) during a marriage typically come from marital income, family courts view them as marital assets. This requires, […]

A look at the enforcement of custody orders

If you have kids, you need to approach the divorce process carefully and handle legal issues that arise afterward with caution. Aside from child support, it is vital to go over your rights and your obligations with respect to child custody or visitation. Whether your child’s other parent accuses you of violating the terms of […]

3 social media mistakes to avoid during your divorce

You likely use social media every day to gather information, pass time and connect with others. Just like many others, social media is likely a commonplace part of your daily life. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 7 out of every 10 Americans use social media in some form. Since the use of these sites is […]