Spending time away from one’s kids can really be devastating for a parent. It is a natural desire for parents to be in the company of their kids every day. Parents expect to dine with their little ones, to tell bed time stories before putting them into their beds and...
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Should You File Taxes Separately or Jointly During Divorce?
In case your divorce is not yet finalized, you could file joint return if you remain married at the end of a tax year or as of December 31. Both husband and wife must provide consent to this filing. If there is no consent and you are still married, then your options...
Do’s And Don’ts of Dealing With Abused Children Of Divorced Parents
More than often, children end up becoming victims of divorce. And sometimes, they are the reason why parents get divorced. The latter is common during child abuse cases. Child abuse includes physical, psychological and sexual harm inflicted on the child. Child neglect...
Think Twice Before Ending a Low-Conflict Marriage
Many marriage experts would recommend you to continue your low-conflict marriage instead of getting a divorce. There are some for whom divorce is an essential procedure. However, there are many other couples who have low-conflict marriages where divorce may not be a...
What To Know About Epstein Credits and Watts Charges
If you are a married couple that has decided to apply for a divorce in California, then one of the first major decisions you need to take is to determine who gets to stay in the house after the divorce. It does not matter whether your husband leaves you to stay with...
The Effect of Adultery in California Divorce Cases
Are you involved in a divorce concerning adultery? If that is the case, here are some things to know as it relates to divorce in California. After all, you should ensure that you must get as per your rights irrespective of being the spouse of the adulterer or the...
Understanding The Sacramento One-Day Divorce Program
Protracted divorce proceedings may soon be another footnote in legal history. Judge James Mize in Sacramento County, CA created a program in 2013 which makes it easy and swift to divorce in a day. The program is made to cater to individuals who are unable to afford a...
Using Texts and Emails In California Divorce Cases
Parties that are involved in divorce litigation will find that technology can have a significant impact on their cases. Text messages and emails are being regularly used in court proceedings. Introducing texts and emails to a judge in the court is tricky. Parties must...
The Importance of A Trust Account in Divorce Cases
The chances of any person knowing what a trust account is before going through a divorce is low. What are trust accounts and why are they important, especially in divorce cases? Trust account A trust account is an account that is opened by a law firm which holds money...
Seeking Divorce on Grounds of Mental Health Issues
One of the best things about the State of California is that it is a “no-fault” divorce state. It means that to get a divorce you do not have to provide any explanation regarding your behavior towards your relationship. Now, what happens if one of you seeks a divorce...