Parents in California who are concerned about their ex-spouses abusing their visitation rights may be interested in reading about possible legal actions available if the other parent chose to flee the state or country with their child. Sometimes, these situations...
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Collaborative divorce information
California couples dealing with antagonistic divorce issues may have little choice but to go to court to resolve disputes. However, many divorces can be completed with a collaborative effort to troubleshoot and solve problems through negotiations. In such cases, a...
Property and debt division in a Calif. divorce
Ensuring that a fair division of assets occurs in a California divorce court requires an accurate determination of community property owned versus total debts held. Once a net value is finalized from their difference, a couple must then decide how much interest each...
Couples with substantial assets can face difficult divorces
California residents might have heard that a major oil tycoon faces a potential divorce judgment that could end up the highest on record. Oklahoma resident Harold Hamm and his wife filed for divorce and, though most of the documents have been sealed from public view,...
Agency encourages parents to stay involved
August has been declared Child Support Awareness Month, and the California Department of Child Support Services is partnering with the 51 child support agencies throughout the state in an outreach effort. Plans for the month include events, posters and public service...
Actor Terrence Howard claims he can’t afford spousal support
California residents may be interested to learn about actor Terrence Howard's spousal support troubles. The 45-year-old "Iron Man" star has recently claimed that he is unable to pay his ex-wife Michelle Ghent the previously agreed upon $325,000 spousal support...
Yes, there may be a way to ensure no one ever sees that text or photo
In today's digital society, people use a variety of technologies to assist and communicate in their everyday lives. Perhaps no other device has revolutionized how people communicate more than the cellphone. Today’s cellphones are essentially mini computers that...
How to handle joint debt while going through a divorce
Married couples frequently worry and fight about money. In cases where a couple is headed for divorce, it's important to take steps to ensure money, and specifically shared debt, doesn't continue to be a source of conflict post-divorce. When possible, couples who plan...
Everyone loses in a high-conflict child custody battle
With all of the memories, shared possessions and strong emotions; going through the divorce process can be difficult. When minor-aged children are involved, the divorce process can quickly escalate and result in both parents saying and doing things they will later...
Collaborative law: providing an alternative to a courtroom divorce
We've all seen movies or heard stories of ugly, combative and costly divorces. While every divorce comes with a certain level of divisiveness as spouses attempt to negotiate and come to an agreement about important matters related to child custody, assets and personal...