Which Parent Gets To Claim the Child On Their Taxes?
Suppose you're part of a family law proceeding, whether for a divorce case or a custody case, you may wonder which parent gets to claim the child on their taxes.…
Financial Mistake During A Divorce: Using Your Spouse’s Money
Having your finances in order is essential if you're planning on getting divorced or in the middle of one. One of divorce proceedings' most common financial mistakes is using your…
Other Parent Took Your Child Out of State Without Permission?
If your child's other parent took your child out of state without your permission, what options do you have? That can depend on whether you have a court order or…
Filing for Divorce When Your Spouse Lives In a Different State or Country
When you're filing for divorce in California, one of the questions you might have is if you can file when your spouse doesn't live there. Maybe they're in the military,…
Do Family Law Judges Favor Mothers in Child Custody Cases?
One of the common questions we hear as a family law firm is whether the court favors mothers in child custody cases. In short, no, the court doesn't favor the…
Lost Your Job and Paying Child Support? What Are Your Options?
Lost your job and paying child support? There's no denying that divorce is more complicated when children are involved. Unfortunately, the inherent challenges of dividing time, responsibilities, and finances won't…
Feel Prevented From Visiting Your Child?
Do you feel prevented from visiting your child? Is the other parent potentially trying to block communication or even making disparaging remarks against you? If so, you may be subject…
Fault or No-Fault Divorce
People divorce for all types of reasons. Adultery. Physical violence. Emotional violence. And sometimes, they are tired of each other and can't bear to live in the same house anymore.…
Different Types of Visitation Orders
Visitation Orders California has three visitation orders: parental visitation, grandparent visitation, and a petition requesting visitation. Most people are familiar with regular visitation for parents with alternating weekends and possibly…
Legal And Physical Custody Hearing In A Family Law Case
If you're involved in a family law case, the chances are that you have to deal with the issue of child custody. There are different types of custody and how…