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How much time do kids need with each parent?
The law aims to ensure a child is able to develop meaningful relationships with both parents, which is a priority of the court when making or approving parenting plans in a divorce. Ideally, you want to make a plan as equal as possible. However, there is no guideline...
The hidden role men play in intimate partner violence
Most domestic violence cases involve men as perpetrators and women as victims. However, there are also many instances of domestic violence where men become the victim. CNN reports that men often do not report domestic violence cases. The same is true of women, but men...
If I claim abuse, will I lose my children?
The majority of custody cases in California end with joint custody. The reason why this is such a common custody situation is that the court will do what is in the best interest of the child. Generally speaking, children do best when both parents are actively involved...
Is it possible to lower your child support payments?
Raising a child is often an expensive endeavor. After all, not only must you fund everyday expenses, but you likely must also cover educational, extracurricular, medical and other costs. However, if you are unable to pay your monthly bills, trying to keep up with...
Can you modify spousal support?
When California residents divorce, there are several matters to tend to. For example, you must decide how to handle matters of spousal support. In most cases, the person making the most must make payments to their ex-partner. But what happens if your financial...
How do courts determine spousal support?
Depending on your divorce situation in California, spousal support may require you or your ex to contribute a designated amount of money each month for alimony payments. Regardless of which end of the negotiations you are on, understanding what impacts a court's...
Dealing with a divorce-related identity crisis
For some people, moving on from a failed marriage is relatively simple and life seems full of new opportunities. For others, however, the end of a marriage leads to an identity crisis. Uncertainty about one's role in life and their purpose sometimes arises, especially...
How wealth relates to divorce risk, amicability
Wealth and Divorce The root cause of many divorces is financial problems. People who are wealthy may have different issues with money, but that does not mean that they have none at all. As a matter of fact, according to CNBC, wealth may actually be a risk factor for...
Can you not pay child support if you are unable to afford it?
As you work toward finalizing your divorce in California, one of the agreements you may need to negotiate is child custody. With that, you may be required to pay child support payments to your ex in order to help sustain the needs of your children. However, what...
You may have to act quickly if you want an annulment
Marriages sometimes simply do not work out. Yet, because marriage is a binding contract between you, your spouse and the state, ending it can be difficult. While divorce is exceedingly more common, you may be able to dissolve your union with an annulment. Divorce is...
