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How does relocation affect California child custody?
When one parent wants to relocate out of state in the months or years following a divorce, this decision can disrupt an existing custody arrangement. The other parent can decide whether to agree to the move or contest it in court. Review the factors in California...
Types of protective orders in California
Spousal abuse does not necessarily start with physical violence or threats of harm, but a person has options to reduce that risk when their safety is on the line in California. But not all protective orders share the same properties. Womenslaw.org details three types...
How quickly can my divorce go?
Divorce is generally not an enjoyable process, so it is natural that most people want to get the process over with as quickly as possible. However, in California there are some laws that address the minimum amount of time a divorce must take. This may be frustrating,...
401K penalties, taxes and your divorce
One type of asset many couples must share when getting a divorce is their retirement savings. When one spouse's 401K account must be split with the other party, the account holder should understand the logistics surrounding a withdrawal for this purpose. Retirement...
The 5 types of California alimony awards
The media portrays alimony like a life sentence — something that no one is happy about except for the person suing for it. It can feel like a sniping, exploitative loophole designed to stoke animosity and strain finances, but it is a useful tool for ensuring that both...
Madera mother killed while protecting her kids
Those people in San Diego County who have never had to deal with the issue of domestic violence may find it difficult to understand why one experiencing such abuse would not simply walk away from the relationship. What they often fail to understand is that oftentimes...
What is gaslighting?
Abuse can take on many forms within an intimate relationship. In addition to physical and psychological abuse, a person may also use manipulative tactics to control and undermine their spouse. This is known as gaslighting. Gaslighting can be difficult to identify...
Dividing assets from a long marriage takes an emotional toll
You met when you were both attending UC San Diego, married in the 1980s and started your respective careers in engineering and medicine. Now you have made the emotional decision to go your separate ways. Throughout decades of hard work, you accumulated significant...
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...
