Year: 2015
Women more likely to initiate divorces
California couples may be interested in a recent study that found that women are much likelier to file for divorce from their husbands than are men. Interestingly, the same study found there was no difference between women and men in who was more likely to initiate a...
Avoiding common mistakes with divorce
Many California couples whose marriages are coming to an end find themselves confronting the divorce legal process for the first time. Even those on their second or third time through divorce court may overlook some important facts and details that could have major...
Dealing with parental issues in custody cases
California family courts evaluate custody decisions in light of the needs and interests of the children that will be affected. Because the best interest of a child is a high priority, it is not a foregone conclusion that a parent with a past involving drug abuse,...
How same-sex marriage is already affecting divorce
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a landmark decision when they ruled that same-sex marriage is now legal in all states. All across the United States, same-sex couples have already gotten married or started to plan a wedding they didn't think they would have. Even...
Summer break isn’t always relaxing for co-parents
Now that the kids are out of school, families all across San Diego are ready to kick back, relax and enjoy the summer. This might mean sending the kids off to camp, taking vacations or just spending time together without worrying about homework and studying. However,...
When will my child support payments end?
Being a parent is a lifelong role. But it is also a role that changes constantly. Parental duties and responsibilities can shift considerably as a child grows and his or her needs change. Depending on the age of a child, a parent may need to be a provider,...
Can Californians file an alienation of affection lawsuit?
Many marriages break up because of the involvement of a third party. Maybe there is an overly-influential in-law or a jealous ex looking to destroy a relationship. In many cases, however, this third party is a person with whom a spouse is having an extramarital...
7 questions to consider before choosing collaborative divorce
We have all heard horror stories about bitter and contentious divorces. We have read about divorces dragging on for years, spouses making nasty allegations against each other in public, parents using children as bargaining chips and people who try to hide assets to...
Missing support payments? Consider your options for enforcement
Divorce can be a bitter, painful process. Thankfully, it doesn't last forever and there will be a time when the divorce proceedings are not a regular and pervasive part of your day. For the most part, the issues of a divorce can be resolved and you won't have to deal...
Delivering divorce papers gets social
Social media plays a bigger role in our relationships than ever before. Sites like Facebook serve as a means of connecting people and facilitating communication all across the world. It also can be an important factor when it comes to disputes between spouses....