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When someone decides to divorce, the couple can choose mediation, do-it-yourself or litigation (ie., going to court). You may hire an attorney and go to court, use some sort of professional service, or even try divorce mediation. What kinds of issues can be resolved through mediation? Almost anything can be resolved through mediation through a […]

The only way to get a divorce is through a trial or a settlement. Obtaining a divorce can be a relatively straightforward process for a couple if it is amicable. Uncontested divorce is easier to complete than contested divorces. A divorce case is often very complicated if spouses do not know what to do. When […]

Child Support Services Department. You can seek child support without private counsel.  You can apply here with the California Child Support Services Department.  https://childsupport.ca.gov/apply-for-child-support Legal Interest.  Unpaid child support automatically accrues 10% legal interest rate.  An obligor is the person that has to pay child support. An obligee is the parent that receives child support. […]

New California custody laws require the court to make a finding on the record that unmonitored visits are in the children’s best interest. In the past, when a parent alleges domestic violence or drug/alcohol abuse, the court had to consider whether visitations should be monitored and explain on the record why the visits ordered are […]

Going through a divorce for a first time can be intimidating or scary to some.  Here are a few general steps you could consider before embarking on this path:   Consult with a divorce attorney: Seek legal advice from an experienced family lawyer who can guide you through the process and protect your rights.   […]

Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process.  California is a community property state, which means that there is a creation of a community entity during the marriage. Each spouse is entitled to 50% of the community. In addition to property rights, each spouse may receive child support and spousal support from the other spouse.  […]

California requires child support amount to be set as guideline. Family Code § 4052. In layman’s terms, “guideline” means utilizing the Dissomaster software to input each parent’s income, the timeshare percentage for each child and any tax deduction or other applicable factors.  In all child support orders or judgments that has a child support order, […]

For anyone who has ever been in a highly contested custody dispute, often time there are many different perspectives that the court has to balance, including those of the minor children. Where there are disputed issues regarding parental cooperation, mental health, addiction, neglect, abuse, or the safety and welfare of the children, the court generally […]

Emergency custody requests (also called ex parte custody requests) can be used to seek help from the court in cases where the child is in imminent danger or is at risk of being removed from California.  Generally, the court sets a hearing date 60-80 days out from the day a motion is filed.  A parent […]

Dissolution in California No two marriages are be the same. But one thing is common among marriages, they all start with the forever-together-until-death-do-us-apart promises. Yet, fate takes its own turns and so, it follows that no two divorces would be the same either. Although every marriage has its own disagreements, things could sometimes get out […]