When a California court makes decisions that pertain to child care or financial provisions after divorce, both parents must adhere to the terms. While there are sometimes legitimate reasons for requesting modification of a court order, a parent cannot simply take matters into his or her own hands. The court must grant the request and issue a new ruling before custody or child support arrangements are changed.
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Divorce mediation: Is it worth a try?
One of the most serious decisions a person can make in life is to get divorced. Many California residents will make such decisions before 2019 ends. Those who wish to avoid confrontation, and who really would just like to resolve pertinent issues and then sign an agreement and move on in life, may want to try divorce mediation as an alternate dispute resolution tool, rather than entering litigation.
Divorce doesn't have to leave you in a bad place
People made fun of Gwyneth Paltrow for using the term "conscious uncoupling" to describe her divorce. In fact, she even derided the term herself later on, but that shouldn't diminish the thoughts and theory behind it. This divorce approach works especially well in helping the children through this challenging time full of changes over which they otherwise have little to no control.
California parents must adhere to court's child suport rulings
Co-parenting is definitely not always easy, especially if parents disagree about important issues. Regarding child support, which is often a topic of contention, it is always best to get the terms of an agreement in writing and to seek the court's approval. Once a California judge has issued a court order, both parents are legally obligated to adhere to the terms. In many situations, if a parent believes a ruling was handed down in error or believes that a judge's decision was unfair, an appeal may be filed in the appropriate court.
Child support issues can be stressful for California parents
A decision to file for divorce is definitely not something to be taken lightly, especially if children are involved. California parents often worry that if they end a marriage, they will struggle to provide for the ongoing needs of their children. This is particularly true in cases where a parent has sacrificed a career during marriage to stay home full-time and raise a family. Learning as much as possible about state child support laws ahead of time may help alleviate stress during court proceedings.
