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Who Gets Child Custody if the Parents Are Not Married? In California, child custody issues for unwed parents are typically resolved in a similar manner as those for married parents. The legal term for child custody in California is “legal and physical custody.” Legal Custody: Legal custody refers to the right and responsibility to make […]

What Happens if You Don’t Pay Child Support? Child support orders are one way for the courts to make sure both parents contribute to the well-being of their children after a divorce or separation. They are intended to equalize the financial differences between the households, which often means that the parent who receives child support

Pros and Cons of Divorce Mediation Mediation can be an empowering way to end a marriage.  Both parties typically get what they need, if not always what they want. However, mediation is not for everyone. Generally speaking, if you both got along and were able to communicate on some, if not most issues during your

How Long Do You Pay Spousal Support? Spousal support payments are one of the tools the court uses to ensure one spouse doesn’t fall off a financial cliff after filing for divorce. Spousal support is intended to help equalize the difference in incomes between the spouses once they set up separate households. Spousal support was

How to Prepare for a Child Support Modification Case Child support is a common issue in any divorce or separation. Support is calculated based on a number of factors, such as the relative incomes of both parents and the amount of time the child or children spend in each parent’s care, what we refer to

What to Expect From Court-Ordered Therapy When a divorce happens, the effects can be huge on relationships, finances, and families. Even though they aren’t the ones getting divorced, children often face serious emotional difficulties during and after the divorce process, especially if there is a great deal of conflict accompanying it.  The court system makes

One of the most contentious aspects of divorce is often determining child custody arrangements. In many counties in California, anytime either party files a motion for custody with the court, the parties are required to attend mediation with the court’s Family Court Services mediators. Learn how to prepare for mediation in California and make the process as smooth as possible.

How Do I Split Custody Over The Holidays? Trying to figure out holiday plans is always difficult, but if you have to factor in splitting custody of your child with your ex-spouse, it can make the situation even more of a hassle. But it doesn’t have to be this way, establishing a plan for holiday

How Does Alcoholism Affect Your Divorce? Alcoholism affects nearly 15 million people across the United States, and if your spouse is one of those people, you know how destructive and difficult living with someone who is an alcoholic can be, especially if their reckless habits start to affect your children.  If your spouse’s alcohol addiction

How to Manage a Divorce & Bankruptcy at the Same Time Divorce and bankruptcy are two of the most stressful events that can happen during the course of your life. What’s even more difficult is when they happen at the same time.  This happens more often than you might think, considering that often financial difficulties