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Either parent can ask the state to modify child custody if the parenting plan no longer fits their needs. This often occurs as children get older or as parents remarry, move to a new residence or change jobs. Review the process of modifying child custody in...
Social media is likely part of your daily life. You probably use these sites to connect with old friends, talk to family, acquire information and pass time. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 72% of people in the U.S. use social media in some form....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
