Being served with a divorce petition can have any number of effects on an individual. For some, the act is expected and perhaps even welcomed. Others, though, may find themselves shocked that their spouse has filed for divorce. Regardless of how an individual feels, he…
Although divorce can arise out of any number of circumstances, there are a few common themes. One of the most common reasons for divorce, for example, is infidelity. Although many think of this as meaning a physical relationship, infidelity can involve emotional relationships, too. Individuals…
Previously on this blog, we discussed how guardianship differs from adoption. For many California families, a guardianship makes sense. It allows a child to obtain a safe and stable home while at the same time preserving parental rights. Although most, if not all, parental responsibilities…
When it comes to family law issues, most individuals consider issues regarding their children to be the most important. Whether an individual is dealing with child custody and visitation, child support, or even property division, thinking of one's children can reshape how these critical issues…
No matter how it comes about, marriage dissolution can throw an individual's life into disarray. What was once a cohesive family unit is suddenly splintered, leaving individuals looking for stability in their post-divorce lives. There are many issues that can reshape one's life after marriage,…
When a California court issues a child custody and/or visitation order, it generally does so after a thorough consideration of relevant statutory factors. The main object of its deliberations is to decide what arrangement will best meet the interests of the child. In entertaining any…
Regardless of how one felt about him, Hugh Hefner was a cultural icon who revolutionized the way our society thinks about sex and entertainment. Many people, if not most, thought of Hefner as an aging man who surrounded himself with young, beautiful women at his…
As we have said on this blog before, getting divorced is far more than an emotional choice, as it is also one that can reshape your financial future. Many of our readers may need to prepare for this reality, as studies have shown that the…
Parents have a lot to figure out, including scheduling around school and extracurricular activities, planning meals, and figuring out how to make ends meet. Yet, as stressful as this may seem, it can pale in comparison to the thought of losing custody of a child.…
For many Californians, divorce is something that they may have been building up to for a long time. They may have already developed a plan to secure financial stability and dissolve the marriage at a time that is suitable for them. However, for many children,…
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