In California, when child custody and visitation is in dispute, there is often a perception that the fathers take a backseat to the mothers in terms of rights. Under the law, fathers are supposed to be granted the same chance to receive custody as mothers and, if the...
The landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell vs. Hodges in 2015 legalized same-sex marriage across the nation. However, same-sex marriage has been legal in California since 2008, although this legality was challenged. Despite these advancements, some same-sex...
When Los Angeles residents are thinking about pursuing a divorce, they are probably in the grips of attempting to make one of the most difficult decisions they have ever made. There is no doubt that the end of a marriage through a divorce can be an emotional time,...
Like many other states, California allows for what the law refers to as a legal separation instead of a divorce. In practice, Los Angeles residents can seek and receive a legal separation for the same reasons they are allowed to divorce, as Californians can ask for a...
Ending a marriage or relationship may resolve some problems but also have financial consequences. In a California divorce or separation, however, a court may order a spouse to pay spousal support or alimony or a domestic partner to pay partner support. Seeking support...
When a Los Angeles area couple decides to get a divorce, it can be a traumatic time. Going through a divorce in California is no easy task. There are many obstacles that need to be worked through in a divorce settlement with child custody being one of the most...
Divorces are never easy. Even when the divorcing couple is able to remain on friendly terms, the anxiety about child custody, fairly dividing family assets and the other issues that may arise will cause much unneeded and unwanted anxiety. Los Angeles couples with...
Any couple in the Los Angeles area who is going through a divorce or separation may face important and contentious legal issues. For example, if they have children, they will have to work out their differences with respect to child custody and support. They may also...
There are many sources of dispute in a Los Angeles divorce. People will inevitably be concerned about support issues and child custody. While these considerations generally come to the forefront, property division can also be problematic. California is a community...
California parents like you put your child before anything else. You want their happiness and well-being no matter what else is happening in your life. This includes when you are going through divorce. Unfortunately, divorce is an inherently traumatic experience. It...