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Divorce timeline: How does the legal divorce process work? How do I start my divorce?In California, the first step in a divorce is the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and a Summons – two separate documents. Both documents are filed with the Superior Court in the county where you have lived for […]

When it comes to legal issues, family law attorneys tend to handle them very well and with much more precision than when you handle them alone. For some reason, most individuals who handle their family-related issues often end up having an unfavorable outcome.  However, a family law attorney brings a lot to the table.

To put this into perspective, here’s how a family law attorney can help you:

When parents of young children go through a divorce in California, the primary concern is often how to handle child custody. There are many commonly held perceptions about shared parenting and its effect on children that can undermine positive efforts to achieve a workable custody schedule. While decisions about custody are generally framed as being in the best interests of the child, the phrase can be vague and unclear.

One of the most important aspects of a divorce in the state of California is the characterization of personal and real property. The character of an asset is identified as either community property, separate property, or a mixed asset with both separate and community characteristics.

Amidst the excitement of getting married, you may not want to think about the possibility of divorce. However, taking steps for financial self-protection in case of divorce is really no different from any other safety precaution.

Settling on a place to live during a divorce, and afterwards, can be a difficult decision for some California residents who are ending their marriage. The usual options include remaining in your current home, renting a home, or purchasing a new place and there are several factors to consider before making a final decision about where to live.

If you have an open custody case in the Oakland courts, you may feel like your life is being examined under a microscope. In a way it is, which is why your behavior while in the courtroom will be especially scrutinized.

Below are some tips for demonstrating respect for the court and its proceedings while attending custody hearings.

California parents may have more options for child custody arrangements than they did in the past. Traditionally, mothers were often awarded primary custody and fathers spent alternate weekends and perhaps a week night with their children. However, with research showing that children benefit from more time with their fathers after a divorce even if it causes some disruption in their schedule, parents are making more of an effort to share parenting duties.

If there is a possibility of divorce, California couples may want to take precautionary measures to protect their finances. This is especially important when there is a disparity of earning potential between spouses. For some couples, the process will involve focusing on re-employment. For others, it will be necessary to gather complete information on marital assets. A few simple strategies can help make sure the playing field is level, even when acrimony ensues between spouses.