Divorce is never an easy decision. Most couples don’t consider divorce until they have exhausted other available resources. The process can be complicated and time-consuming, particularly depending on what state you reside in. Each state can establish its own requirements for filing a divorce, and these grounds change from state to state. Some states require a spouse to prove specific reasons for filing for a divorce. Having to provide proof
California law has specific regulations and rules to evaluate if a parent is unfit to continue their parental role for the safety of a child. Determining whether a parent is unfit involves a number of factors, such as the actions and demeanor of the parent, the status of the home environment, and the parent’s ability to provide care and protection for a child. To be deemed an unfit parent, Child
The difficulties that come with a divorce are compounded when there are children involved. Working out a custody arrangement is hard, and everyone wants the best interests of the child to be the highest priority. California courts favor 50/50 arrangements as much as possible, hoping to keep both parent-child relationships strong. If you are dealing with the process of divorce and custody arrangements, you may be trying to understand how
The end of a marriage can be a difficult time for anyone. You may be wondering what your future will look like, what aspects of your life will be different, and how your children will handle these changes. For any parent, anxiety about how their children will cope after the divorce can often be the most stressful part of getting a divorce. Battles over custody can get messy and add
If you are happily married, the last thing you want to consider is divorce. Unfortunately, marriages end all too frequently. When divorce does occur, there is often a lot of uncertainty surrounding it. You may wonder how much your quality of life will shift or how you will navigate your way around this challenge. Alimony is one way to preserve your quality of life after a divorce. It can provide
Going through a divorce can be a difficult and stressful time. The process of determining spousal and child support, child custody, and the division of marital assets can be complex and intimidating. Whatever the reason for the divorce, navigating it is rarely easy. It can help to understand what a wife is entitled to in a divorce in the state of California. California is a no-fault state, meaning that the
The mediation process provides a more peaceful alternative to fighting about your personal issues in court. Read more to see if divorce mediation is right for you.
Collaboration brings attorneys, mental health professionals & accountants together to resolve family issues without going to court. Read more to see if a Collaborative Divorce is right for you.
Litigation in the divorce process involves submitting issues to family court in order to resolve them with the assitance of a judge, if both parties cannot reach an agreement in other ways. Read more to see if Divorce Litigation will be needed.
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