September 8, 2021 / Child Custody

Is My Ex-Spouse Allowed to Take Our Child Out of the Country?

Divorces can be complex and emotional processes. Even the most amicable separations can grow contentious. This process becomes even more delicate when children are involved. When a court establishes a custody arrangement following a divorce, it may create specific rules for traveling internationally with the children. These rules may apply to long-term relocation and short […]

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August 25, 2021 / Child Custody

The Different Types of Child Custody, Explained

Ideally, you may have planned to stay with your spouse for life when marrying them. However, for very justifiable reasons, it can sometimes be necessary to end a marriage. In fact, approximately 50% of all American marriages end in divorce. If a couple getting a divorce has children together, they may both wish to have […]

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July 15, 2021 / Spousal Support

How Long Does Spousal Support Last in California?

Spousal support in California ends when a court order ends the payments. Support payments also end when one of the individuals dies. Likewise, if the person receiving spousal support gets remarried or registers a new domestic partnership, spousal support should end. The length of spousal support payments depends on numerous factors. Some individuals may be […]

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July 7, 2021 / Divorce

Can I Have a New Partner Move in During a Divorce?

Some states require spouses to prove “fault” for the divorce, such as adultery, abandonment, or abuse. California is one of several states that have no-fault divorce laws. A couple may file for divorce simply because they do not want to be married to each other any longer. As a result, judges are not interested in […]

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July 1, 2021 / Child Support

What Can I Do If My Child Support is Too High?

Being a parent is already a tough job. However, co-parenting with somebody else makes it even more complicated. Adding child support issues can make parenting tasks even more sensitive. Child support calculations are designed as a baseline level of support that can be applied across all cases. However, we understand that no situation can be […]

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June 21, 2021 / Child Custody

5 Factors That Affect Child Custody Decisions

Child custody cases are some of the most emotional and hard-fought battles in family court. In most cases, each parent believes they are doing what’s best for the child. But, unfortunately, in a few cases, children are used as leverage and weapons by a vindictive spouse. Family courts in California always place the child’s best […]

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June 16, 2021 / Child Support

When Does Child Support Terminate and Under What Conditions in San Diego for a Paternity, Legal Separation or Divorce Case

Parents are expected to support their children financially. If the parents are not married or do not live together, the court may order one parent to make child support payments to the other parent. There are several ways child support can start. Likewise, several triggers end child support payments. If you are paying or receiving […]

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May 26, 2021 / Child Custody

What Factors Do Family Courts Use to Decide if a Parent is Unfit?

In most cases, the court prefers to award joint custody because children benefit from spending as much time with each parent as possible. When parents can work together to develop a parenting plan that benefits the entire family, the parents and the children are generally happier with the situation. However, what happens when one parent […]

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