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...
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...
In 2000, a landmark decision was passed regarding custody and visitation rights of grandparents after the Troxel vs. Granville case. The Court in that case ruled that when it comes to child custody, parents have the upper hand because they are the primary caregiver....
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...
Going through a divorce is never easy, and becoming a single dad is even harder. You should try your best to make sure that your kids feel perfectly at home at your home. Take these steps to ensure that your children feel relaxed and at home while they are staying...
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...
Prenuptial agreements are often signed by those getting bound by a marriage contract to protect certain rights and to give themselves exemptions from certain liabilities, in case the marriage doesn’t work out. It can be a pretty useful piece of agreement in case...
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...
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...
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...