Will bird nesting suit your family situation?
As more parents turn to cooperative co-parenting options in the aftermath of divorce, more people come to learn about bird nesting. This unique form of co-parenting holds a fair amount of benefits, but it does not work for everyone. It is important to understand exactly what bird nesting means and what it takes to make […]
Will I pay interest on overdue spousal support?
A court order to pay spousal support obligates you to pay your former spouse according to the schedule laid out in the order. Some people miss out on a payment or two, perhaps due to circumstances beyond their control. If you are late with a payment, you will likely have to pay interest on the […]
What do you know about verbal and emotional abuse?
Even though your partner never raises a hand against you, that does not mean you cannot experience domestic violence. Verbal and emotional abuse may leave psychological scars rather than bruises, broken bones or welts. WebMD explains non-physical abuse and its signs. You could have grounds for a domestic violence case and not realize it. Defining non-physical […]
What divorcing parents need to know about minor’s counsel
In most California divorce and child custody disputes, judges avoid involving minor children in hearings at all costs. Therefore, if you are involved in a high conflict custody and visitation case, courts may appoint private counsel to advocate for your children without compromising their legal rights, emotional health or parental relationships. What does minor’s counsel do? Minor’s […]
How do you break news of divorce?
When you get into a divorce, you have many hurdles ahead of you. As a parent, one of the most notable is the initial hurdle of breaking news of the divorce to your child. Many people have varying opinions on the best way to do this while minimizing the damage your child will suffer. But […]
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 […]