Family counselors and therapists agree that children cope better with a divorce when they maintain a strong, loving relationship with both parents. California family court judges favor such arrangements and typically incorporate ample visitation for the non-custodial...
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Steps parents can take if visitation rights are denied
There are several reasons a parent in California might be denied visitation rights by a court or the other parent. Courts will rarely deny visitation altogether unless the child's safety is in question because of an issue like abuse. In some cases, the parent might...
Courts have wide discretion regarding alimony
The way alimony is determined in California is different than the way child support is determined. In deciding on the specifics of spousal support, the court has wide discretion. Courts might consider factors like the emotional state, financial condition, physical...
About collaborative divorces
California couples who are considering ending their marriage and who want to avoid the antagonism and anxiety that can result from litigation may consider a collaborative divorce. In collaborative divorces, a couple with works with one another, along their respective...
Handling custody orders in a different state
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...
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...