In California, unless you were married when the child was born, the matter of paternity may be questionable from a legal standpoint. For parents who were not married or living together at the time of the baby’s birth, the father may need to take extra measures to prove his paternity. Establishing paternity for your child is crucial, especially if you and the child’s mother are no longer together. ...
There is a basic fact that holds a lot of people back from leaving unhappy marriages – when you are divorced, you will have to share time with your children. Although both parents want to have their children 100% of the time, it is not physically possible when there is a divorce or legal separation. We never encourage divorce for any family (kids or not), but when it’s inevitable you need to be ...
If you have visitation time with your kids, but you’re not sure where to take them, there are many affordable and fun places to go in the Orange County area. We’ve put together a list of the most interesting and affordable places to take your kids if you have custody over the weekend. Mission San Juan Capistrano Mission San Juan Capistrano is known as the “Jewel of the Missions” and is one of the ...
In California, unless you were married when the child was born, the matter of paternity may be questionable from a legal standpoint. For parents who were not married or living together at the time of the baby’s birth, the father may need to take extra measures to prove his paternity. Establishing paternity for your child is crucial, especially if you and the child’s mother are no longer together. ...
Child support doesn’t always remain static over the course of the years. Sometimes it increases or decreases depending on the needs of the child. If your old child support payment amount was higher, and you accidentally pay the old price, are you eligible to get the money back? Believe it or not, this question has popped up in court before. In the case Coull v. Rottman , a family court ruled it ...
In a few unfortunate situations, a divorce might become dangerous. If one spouse has a tendency toward violence, the other may be concerned for the safety and well-being of any children they share if he or she files for divorce. For cases like this, it becomes necessary to ensure the nonviolent parent be given custody of the children until the divorce finalizes. Asking the court for emergency ...
For spouses who are in the midst of a divorce and share children, the end of the marriage is not the end of their interactions with one another, even after the divorce is finalized. They must work together to co-parent and always ensure that they are safeguarding the best interests of their children and not allowing the past to interfere with those decisions. However, this is easier said than ...
Before you get married, the property you own is considered separate property. If you had $20,000 in your bank account before saying, “I do,” that amount will remain separate unless it is commingled with marital property later on. For example, if you owned a home before you got married, moved into it with your new spouse, and both of you paid the mortgage moving forward, it would no longer be just ...
Prenuptial agreements have become second nature in California marriages, and for good reason. With the rate of divorce so high, more and more people realize just how important it is to protect their best interests prior to entering into a legal agreement. In a prenuptial agreement, you can determine what will happen to your personal and shared assets in the event of the divorce, such as property, ...
In legal situations in which you prefer to save time, money, and effort, many people turn to mediation as a solution. Despite how overwhelmingly positive mediation is for countless people in the midst of a legal concern, there are many misconceptions regarding its success or purpose. At Alternative Divorce Solutions, we seek to dispel these myths as we are true believers in the power of mediation ...
Mediation is becoming increasingly popular in the legal realm as a way to resolve issues and disputes in an efficient and effective manner. When 2 people attempt to work out their problem, mediation is often the optimal way of doing so. However, many people are intimidated by the prospect of embarking on a non-traditional way of fixing their issues. Our team at Alternative Divorce Solutions seeks ...
When you file for a divorce, chances are you are eager to move forward with your life and put this emotional experience behind you. As such, you might be wondering how long your divorce will take. The fact is that no two divorce cases are alike and there is no set time for how long this process is supposed to take. However, in California, those who file for a divorce cannot expect their marriage ...
Most people associate marital agreements with divorce, but they can be used to help with several different marital situations, not just a separation. They may not be very romantic, but prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be extremely beneficial and may provide you and your spouse with a sense of reassurance and financial confidence. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements create a clear, ...
Before you get married, the property you own is considered separate property. If you had $20,000 in your bank account before saying, “I do,” that amount will remain separate unless it is commingled with marital property later on. For example, if you owned a home before you got married, moved into it with your new spouse, and both of you paid the mortgage moving forward, it would no longer be just ...
Prenuptial agreements have become second nature in California marriages, and for good reason. With the rate of divorce so high, more and more people realize just how important it is to protect their best interests prior to entering into a legal agreement. In a prenuptial agreement, you can determine what will happen to your personal and shared assets in the event of the divorce, such as property, ...
In court, the spousal support process starts when the judge awards temporary support (before trial). Typically, this is a straight calculation based on the parties’ respective incomes and is a higher number than will be awarded for a permanent support order. In making a permanent support award, the judge will consider, among other things, a list of factors found in California Family Code Section ...
