Category Archives: Divorce
So You’ve Received A Petition And Summons (FL-100 And FL-110)…Now What?
For many people, the court system is a total enigma. Many people do not regularly operate within a court or legal system. Indeed, many people’s first exposure to the court system is when they find themselves involved in a divorce or separation action. This can make all of the various forms and filing requirements… Read More »
The 101 On Domestic Partnership Dissolutions In California
Until very recently many states across the U.S. did not recognize same-sex marriages as legal unions. When California legalized same sex marriage it acted as a harbinger of change, and, with time, the right for same-sex couples to marry became a federal surety. Before same-sex marriage was legalized, many same-sex couples who were not… Read More »
Pet Custody – California’s Take, And How The Idea Is Growing
Many feel that it is an odd concept to think of an animal, like the beagle you grew up with, as property. It likely makes more sense to think of these as family members – and in 2019 California enacted a new law that works toward that ideology. Now, similar laws exist in a… Read More »
Key Court Considerations In Determining Custody
Matters of child custody are almost always one of the most highly contentious matters in the dissolution of a marriage involving children. The stress inherent in determining child custody comes not only from wanting to ensure your rights and needs are met, but also trying to ensure that you protect your children. The dissolution… Read More »
How Long Should I Expect My Contested Divorce To Take In California?
Just as there are countless ways in which a couple can come together and begin their story together, there are innumerable ways that the union can fall by the wayside. Whether the dissolution of a marriage comes unexpectedly and seems fast-paced, or you have seen the slow decay of the relationship build through the… Read More »
What You Should Do To Prepare For Your Divorce
The decision to divorce should never be taken lightly. Apart from the obvious emotional toll it takes on you, your former partner, and those involved in your lives, the divorce process can also be difficult, lengthy, stressful, and technically confusing. If you have come to the difficult decision to divorce, it is easy to… Read More »
What Is Parental Alienation, And What Can You Do To Stop (Or Prevent) It
The breakup of a marriage or partnership will always be hard on everyone involved. Unfortunately, this also extends to any children involved in the relationship’s dissolution. As you, your children, and former partner navigate through the complicated landscape of divorce and child custody arrangements, you may feel that your relationship with your child is… Read More »
