In a divorce involving children the issues of child custody, visitation and support are all important considerations that should be addressed to meet the best interests of the children. But, over time, circumstances may change. Changes in employment of one or more of...
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R&B artist Usher called in for child custody modification
In a divorce involving children the issues of child custody, visitation and support are all important considerations that should be addressed to meet the best interests of the children. But, over time, circumstances may change. Changes in employment of one or more of...
Preparing for divorce includes gathering basic information
For some, making the decision to file for divorce can be difficult. For others, the decision may seem obvious. But, what to do next may be elusive for people in either group. Most adults in California can easily grasp what happens in a divorce—that is not really an...
Filmmaker, author Michael Moore files for divorce after 21 years
Many Bay area residents may know of Michael Moore—he well known for his documentaries. He is also an author, having written nine books. The author and filmmaker is from the Midwest, and continues to live there. Sources say that he has filed for divorce in his...
California lawmakers debate paternity for sperm donors
Lawmakers in Sacramento are considering a new father’s rights bill aimed at modifying California’s paternity laws when an unmarried woman has a child through artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization involving donated sperm. Paternity issues are generally a...
Charlie Sheen seeks California child support modification
When the issues of child custody and support come up, the common first response that some people may have relate to the initial disputes that may be involved during a California divorce. The issues are each important for divorcing couples who have minor children...
Domestic violence allegations can complicate California divorce
News reports say that the fire chief in Fresno, California was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in late June. Law enforcement received a 911 call reporting an incident at a home near the San Joaquin Country Club. Officers claim that the fire chief was in his...
California Supreme Court decides family law pension issue
Many people already own property (or have assets in some form) when they decide to marry. Most couples amass a variety of assets during a marriage. And if a marriage breaks down, it is no secret that California family law has standards used to aid in determining how...
Kordell Stewart must pay temporary spousal support in divorce
When news breaks of a celebrity divorce, the public conversation generally may first turn to the issue of property division. Many stories hit the Internet speculating on how the marital assets may ultimately be divided. Often, questions of whether or not a prenuptial...
Actress Jane Lynch reportedly headed for divorce in California
Same-sex marriage has been a hot-button issue for some time. The United States Supreme Court is expected to release rulings in the California Proposition 8 and federal Defense of Marriage Act cases this month. But, same-sex marriages may also end in divorce.While the...