parents may choose to live as far apart as possible after their marriages end. For instance, one person could live in California while the other lives in New York. However, parents are still allowed to see their children regardless of where they live. Generally...
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How child support delinquencies affect home loans
Some California non-custodial parents might wonder whether they can get approved for a home loan if they have fallen behind in child support. While this depends on several factors, including the type of loan, it is possible in some circumstances. The first step for...
Getting back child custody
Parents in California who lose custody of their children are likely to find it to be a very difficult experience. However, the loss of custody does not have to last forever. Many parents are able to regain their custody rights. In order to get back custody of their...
Retirement after a ‘gray divorce’
Older California couples who are considering separating may be worried about how divorce will affect retirement security. However, there are some steps that these people can take to help lessen the impact a "gray divorce" may have on their retirement assets. No...
Handling money with an ex after divorce
Disputes about money can be one of the leading causes of divorce for couples in California and throughout the country. These problems, however, don't always end with separation. Divorces require that each party come to an agreement about issues like the division of...
Gavin Rossdale, Gwen Stefani enter custody-related mediation
California fans of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale might have heard that the two are in mediation because of disagreements about how to raise their three sons. The two split up in 2015 two years ago. The boys spend the majority of their time in Los Angeles with...
Filing For Custody With No Father Present
For parents in Placer, California, child custody can pose an issue if there is not a father listed on the birth certificate. Close to 40 percent of children are born to mothers who are not married or in a relationship with the child's father, but most legal systems...
Putting together an effective post-divorce parenting plan
Divorcing parents in California often deal with a wide range of emotions and lingering feelings. In some situations, it may seem impossible for soon-to-be-exes to reach a point where animosity can be put aside for the sake of children. One way to accomplish this goal...
What parents should know about child custody hearings
Parents in California and throughout the nation who want custody of their children need to show that they can do what is in their children's best interest. The first step in proving that this is the case is by preparing for a child custody hearing. At the hearing, a...
Dealing with concerns about court-ordered visitation
When a divorce in California involving children results in one parent being awarded sole or primary custody, the other parent often has court-ordered visitations. While the purpose of this step is to keep both parents in a child's life post-divorce, there are...