Many divorce cases in California involving disputes over paternity end up being settled with DNA testing. And if child support is a factor, it's not unusual for this type of testing to be required. This is because DNA analysis has now reached a point where results are...
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Child custody decisions and parents’ living situations
Parents in California who are getting a divorce might wonder how a judge will make a determination about custody and visitation. A judge will be concerned about the living accommodations available to children, but this does not mean there are definite rules. A judge...
Protecting a marriage from financial strife
California couples should be aware of ways they can financially divorce-proof their marriages. Financial strife is a major factor in why couples divorce. A survey suggests that 59 percent of divorced couples at least partially blame financial issues for their...
Parallel parenting offers stability for children after divorce
Disagreements are common between divorced parents in California. When exes with children simply can't get along, the best solution may be parallel parenting. This is a parenting structure where both parents agree to share custody of children without interfering in one...
Tips for prevailing in a custody dispute
When parents are estranged from each other or get a divorce, child custody can become a contentious issue. However, there are ways that parents can use California law to ensure that their children are safe. If one parent suspects that the other is neglecting or...
How parents can work together after divorce
Divorce can be difficult for many children in California, especially if parents are unable to focus on their children and instead allow their conflicts to interfere with their ability to establish a coparenting relationship. How children see their parents treating one...
‘Nesting’ parenting arrangements after separation
Many parents in California share custody of their children after divorce. A new trend in parenting known as "nesting" or "birdnesting" keeps children in the same home while the separated parents rotate taking care of them. The parents otherwise maintain separate...
“Southern Charm” star files for custody modification
California fans of reality TV stars Kathryn Dennis and Thomas Ravenel may have heard that Ravenel was taken into custody on Sept. 25. He is facing charges of second-degree assault and battery, and according to one source, they are related to the sexual assault...
Addressing custody or support issues dads may face post-divorce
Dads in California tend to have a harder time getting a fair shake during the divorce process than their female counterparts. Officially, laws in most states do not favor one parent over the other. However, there are still instances where judges instinctively side...
Financial tips for divorcing couples in California
"Gray divorce" is a term used to describe senior couples who are separating. Since the 1990s, the divorce rate for those aged 65 and over has roughly doubled. Older Americans facing divorce may have more assets to split, including 401(k) plans and IRAs. The American...