STOCKTON DIVORCE LAW BLOG
What does California consider when awarding child custody?
When you have a child with someone in California and the relationship between you and your child’s other parent ends, you need to figure out who is going to handle parental responsibilities moving forward. Unless you and your former partner agree to custody terms, you...
3 things stay-at-home-moms undergoing a divorce need to know
If you are a stay-at-home mom in the middle of a divorce, you probably have many concerns. As a parent, you chose to prioritize your children's development, sacrificing a great deal to do a job many refuse to acknowledge as an actual one, all out of love. You have...
5 reasons mediation is a popular option for divorce
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, the prospect of navigating a possibly contentious court battle probably leaves you feeling more than a little apprehensive. There are other options. Here are five reasons divorce mediation has become a popular alternative to...
Moving out of state with children after divorce
After your marriage ends, you may want to leave the Central Valley area or even completely relocate from California. Maybe you have a great job opportunity or want to have a family support system nearby. Whatever the reason for your planned move, you may need to...
Does worry about asset division keep you up at night?
As a heavy equipment operator, you make a good income. Over the years, you have been able to afford a few luxuries like a speedboat and an RV. You also have a pension plan and a few investments. Now that you are facing divorce, you worry about property division and...
What to include in a California parenting plan
The co-parenting process is not always an easy one, but you may find that you and your ex manage the situation better when you have a parenting plan outlining the terms to which you agree. Most parenting plans accomplish two main objectives. First, they outline the...
4 frequently asked questions about asset division during divorce
Whether a marriage has lasted months, years or decades, divorcing couples have often invested a great deal both financially and emotionally. Dividing two lives is not easy, and when a divorce involves children or potentially significant assets, the process often...
Investment accounts and divorce: How to protect what’s yours
Once you decide to divorce, a good portion of your time will immediately turn to matters regarding property and debt division. For example, if you have investment accounts, these have the chance to be among the most valuable assets in your divorce. And for that reason...
Ways doctors may screen children for toxic stress
California pediatricians now have the authority to screen children for adverse childhood experiences, including those related to a divorce. A routine physical examination may include questions to determine whether a child's home life presents toxic stress. A doctor...
Is divorce litigation or mediation a better choice for your family?
For most modern divorces, the two most common solutions people find themselves choosing between are divorce mediation or divorce litigation. While there are other forms of alternative dispute resolution, mediation is arguably the most popular. If you find yourself...
