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Lawmakers in California have passed legislation that protects children in custody and visitation disputes. State law requires judges to consider the wishes of children who are old enough to express a preference in these matters, but children may be reluctant to voice...
Few states use the community property law implemented by California when divorces are settled. The equitable distribution process works much differently. But along with community property allocation, California judges also have the power to send a divorce case into...
When couples in California make the decision to end their marriage, they will also have to divide their property and debt. While for some, doing so might sound like something they can easily do themselves, their agreement must be approved by the court to be legally...
Divorce is never easy in California, especially when children are involved. It's indeed important to tell your children that you are splitting up, but it can be hard to know what to say, and how to say it. However, that doesn't mean that it's impossible. Here's what...
Divorced parents in California sometimes require modifications to existing child custody orders. Either parent may request child custody modifications when circumstances and schedules change. Requesting periodic child custody modifications is normal and doesn’t always...
Married couples in California expect to be happily wed for life, but this isn't always the case as there are many reasons behind divorce. It's important to know the legal grounds for divorce in the state. What are California's divorce laws? California is a no-fault...
As time passes, families' lives evolve. For parents who are separated or divorced, those changes might mean moving with their children. If the move is far enough away, this might mean that you will need to change your custody and support order in California. How to...
It is emotionally difficult to go through divorce in California for a whole host of reasons. One of the toughest things to handle is when a child appears to be taking sides. It is not unusual for a child to feel closer to one parent or the other, especially if they...
Not all divorce cases end in an amicable agreement, as some dissolutions are bitter affairs. A California divorce case could become incredibly stressful for a spouse who faces false allegations of abuse. Sometimes, one spouse may make false claims to receive...
Financial arguments are the second leading cause of divorces in California, coming in right after infidelity. When there is any conflict surrounding money in your marriage, couples will always find themselves at a great level of stress that ends up tearing them apart....
