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How To Request a Restraining Order in California
A California Judge can issue a (initially) temporary restraining order upon formal request. A restraining order, be it temporary or permanent, is an official order that prohibits a particular action from another party. A person may seek a temporary or permanent restraining order for a number of valid reasons. Valid restraining orders have been… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Living with an Estranged Spouse During a Divorce
The last few years have been tough for so many. Tumultuous economic times put an even greater level of strain on those families who are also experiencing the emotional impacts of a marriage or partnership ending. Usually and ideally, estranged partners would each have their own space to call home throughout the course of… Read More »
Top Tips for Smooth Custody Exchanges
If you have kids, odds are that you and your ex will have to come face to face during custody exchanges. How often this happens depends on the parenting plan and custody agreement, as well as specifics of visitation. Most divorced or separated couples end up seeing one another on a weekly basis. But… Read More »
Military Divorce and Healthcare Benefits
Members of the armed services have some special considerations in play when they are going through a divorce. Health care, in particular, is often a top concern for non-military spouses of military members. Military life often involves moving from duty station to duty station. While it is not always the case, this frequent moving… Read More »
Types of California Restraining Orders and FAQs
Understanding the types of restraining orders in California is essential if you are navigating a criminal case or seeking a protective order for your safety. Here is a breakdown of each type, so you know which might be right for your situation as you navigate a divorce or separation. The Types of Restraining Orders… Read More »
Avoiding Inappropriate Communications in California Custody Cases
The Impact of Your Words In a custody case, everything you say can be scrutinized and potentially used against you. There are countless cases where an emotionally charged behavior or conversation changed the ultimate course of a child custody or visitation ruling. Emotional outbursts or offhand or inflammatory comments, while understandable, can negatively impact… Read More »
Managing Expectations: What Would a “Fast” California Divorce Look Like?
When it finally becomes clear that, yes, a divorce is really going to happen – it is completely understandable that many couples want the process to end as quickly as possible. While it is easy to understand why people would want their divorce to be sorted out as quickly as possible, in order to… Read More »
Modifying California Child Support Orders
Adjusting child support obligations to reflect changes in parents custody arrangement and or incomes is a common process that many couples go through. Child support can always be modified: but only under certain circumstances. A parent cannot simply go to the court and say that they and their child need more support – a… Read More »
What is Imputed Income in Child Support?
Some parents may try to deliberately reduce their income to avoid the full responsibility of paying child support, or to increase the amount of child support that the child’s other parent is court-ordered to pay. Under California law, both parents are held equally responsible for providing financial support to their children. Accordingly, the court… Read More »
Dividing Childcare Expenses in Divorce or Separation
Divorces and separations are often complex, especially when children are involved. You can never quite plan for every twist and turn. Support obligations and figuring out how to split childcare expenses requires communication and strategy to lessen disputes. Here are some common ways parents may choose to divide childcare expenses: The Income Share Formula… Read More »
