Family Law Blog

Divorce and mortgages: Practical solutions July 26, 2017

You can't divorce your mortgage when you divorce your spouse -- although you might wish it were that simple. A house is, for many people, the single biggest asset they have -- but if you're young and ...

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Could Your Old-Style Parenting Put Your Visitation at Risk? July 20, 2017

California can be somewhat restrictive when it comes to awarding grandparents the right to visitations with their grandchildren -- parents have a lot of control over the issue and the court examines ...

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Understanding Community Property vs. Separate Property July 14, 2017

f you are concerned about the property you could potentially lose in your divorce, you are not alone. California is a community property state, and while the law calls for an equal division of ...

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Don't Let Yourself Get Mixed up in a Divorce Muddle-Up July 7, 2017

A former Hollywood favorite -- Ben Vereen, one of the stars of the iconic miniseries "Roots" -- has found himself in the middle of a divorce mix-up. As a result, he now has to pay $10,000 to a ...

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How does joint custody work? July 4, 2017

Creating a parenting plan is a crucial step for parents going through divorce or separating. In general, parents can agree on custody arrangements outside of court, or if an agreement cannot be ...

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Good Reasons for a Custody Order Modification June 30, 2017

Existing child custody orders sometimes quit working out for one reason or another. When that happens, it's time to head back to the drawing board with your child's other parent to see if you can work ...

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