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California courts make custody decisions on the basis of what is in the child's interests. Based on the evidence, a judge can order that both parents share custody equally or that one parent receive sole custody and the other have visitation. According to California...
When going through divorce as a parent, you have more on your plate than childless couples, generally speaking. After all, you have to deal with matters like child support, visitation schedules and custody. Speaking of custody, joint custody and heavy involvement in...
A California divorce that includes significant assets can potentially involve substantial economic losses. This is especially true when one or both spouses own a percentage of a business. If you built a closely-held business during your marriage, you might worry about...
When people hear the words 'domestic violence,' many think of physical abuse. However, that term references a variety of abuses, including emotional and sexual. If you are in a marriage, you may be experiencing domestic violence and not even know it. Domestic violence...
If you are in a same-sex marriage, you may also be domestic partners. If this is your situation, then you may qualify for a summary dissolution. According to the Judicial Branch of California, you will need to want to end both of the legal relationships to qualify and...
Property division is a significant part of the divorce process for most couples. The process requires many couples to evaluate their family business at the early stages. Business valuation can help the couple decide how to divide and distribute the business. However,...
In many cases, the parent who has primary physical custody of a child can move to another city or state unless the child's other parent can prove that the move would not be beneficial for the children. If you're not sure whether your child's custody order is permanent...
California is a community estate, which means the court will divide all your marital property equally between you and your partner during a divorce. This 50/50 division also applies to the executive compensation you received from your employer for services offered or...
Child custody and visitation are difficult even in amicable divorces. However, California courts demand more oversight when one parent is a current or former substance abuser. In these cases, the judge may weigh in even if the parents came to an agreement. Reports of...
Some divorcing California couples cannot agree on whether to keep the family home, or only one spouse may wish to sell it and move on. The decision about whether to keep the family home is one that needs to be reached after careful consideration. Many people want to...
