Archive for October 2016
California Child Custody Myths
California statutes which deal with child custody settlements have been often subjected to a lot of falsehoods and myths. However, as aforementioned, these are only myths that have no grounds to prove their authenticity. The actual law is quite different from what the popular opinion has become. We are going to bust several of such…
Read MoreQuestions To Ask An OC Divorce Lawyer Before Retaining
The process of selecting the most qualified divorce lawyer and that you feel comfortable to handle your divorce litigation can be quite stressful and overwhelming. However, if you are aware of the right approach to assessing the lawyers’ capabilities, you might not have such a hard time deciding upon whether to hire him or not.…
Read MoreDivorce Advice For High Net Worth Couples
In a majority of divorce cases, wherein partners involved are high net worth couples, the level of planning and strategy required is intense. Few of the major concerns for a mutual settlement in such cases are child custody, property division and alimony. However, it all boils down to how well the settlement has been planned…
Read MoreTips To Speed Up Your Divorce Proceedings
There are several divorce-related cases that have been dragging on for years, with no apparent solution in sight anywhere in the near future. If you are one among the several unfortunate individuals who are stuck up with their grueling divorce litigation that has been pending a final verdict for longer than they expected, you might…
Read MoreWhen Is The "Best" Time To Get Divorced?
Although you cannot put a finger on when exactly the conflicts with your spouse might take an ugly turn, you can at least determine the right time to do so when you finally decide to separate. The decision of filing for a divorce, when you have kids that need your emotional and financial support, is…
Read MoreRequesting a Modification in Spousal Support
There are several such divorce cases, wherein either spouse might want to request a modification in the amount of alimony he or she pays to the other partner. The state laws of California allow an individual to get his spousal support adjusted in due course of time only if the original court order does not…
Read MoreThe Disposition of Student Loan Debt in a Divorce
A student loan, nowadays, can be quite significant. It may very well run into six figures. A number of professional couples carry student loan debts from their college years. Now, in a divorce, just like the assets are divided, the debts have to be divided as well. The question is whether student loan debts are…
Read MoreIs Your Ex-Spouse Curbing Your Child's Technology Addiction?
When your ex-spouse and you share the physical and legal custody of your child, it is better to agree on a schedule for your child’s activities. For instance, you both can decide at what time your child should go to bed, how much playtime your child should have, how much time your child may watch…
Read MoreWhy Self-Representation is Not Recommended in a Divorce Case
Self-representation, also termed as ‘Pro Per’ or ‘Pro Se’, is when you decide to state your own divorce case in the court rather than hiring an attorney to represent you. While this may seem like a good option in terms of saving the attorney fees, self-representation, in reality, poses numerous disadvantages, especially in the long…
Read MoreDivorce is Better Than Keeping Your Kids In An Unhealthy Marriage
A number of couples stay together despite their marriage gone bad for the sake of their children. They truly believe that staying together no matter what the cost is, is better for their children, than getting a divorce. While their intention is good, it can, in reality, do more harm than good. A couple should…
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