A woman in California whose daughter is now grown recently stated that she hopes her story gives others confidence to pursue legal claims if their former spouses fail to adhere to court orders in divorce. She and her husband divorced in 1969 and one year later, a...
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Month: March 2019
Child support modifications must show evidence of need
When a California family law judge hands down a ruling regarding child-related issues in divorce, both parents are legally obligated to adhere to the terms of the court order. In many cases, this type of ruling includes instructions for paying child support. A parent...
Singer R. Kelly says he can’t afford his current child support
If a California parent is unable to meet his or her obligations to financially provide for his or her children as ordered by a family law court, there are legal steps that can be taken to request a lower payment amount. What a parent may not do is stop making child...
The term ‘amicable divorce’ doesn’t have to be an oxymoron
When you and your spouse decided to divorce, there was no doubt several issues regarding your marital relationship that you agreed were un-resolvable. Perhaps there is even a bit of bad blood between you, either because of a particular incident that occurred or...
How are divorce mediation and collaborative law different?
Most California readers have a basic understanding of litigation, at least insofar as what the term itself means and the fact that it refers to a court process. With regard to divorce mediation and collaborative law, however, confusion often sets in because, although...
Collaborative law facilitates non-confrontational divorce
Not every California couple who files for divorce expects a rancorous, lengthy and stressful proceeding. Many spouses are on good terms when they part, especially those who have children and agree that keeping their kid's best interests in mind is more important than...