Does Moving Out Before a Divorce Is Finalized Cause Problems?
During the early stages of a divorce, it might make sense to move out of the marital home. However, many individuals going through divorce find that moving out can damage their divorce case, with impacts on child custody, property division, and support payments. Moving out too soon without waiting for the legal process to finish […]
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Parents are expected to support their child regardless of their relationship status with the child’s other parent. California has standard child support guidelines that calculate child support amounts for parents. Judges can deviate from the base amount for several reasons. When you pay court-ordered child support, your payments are usually handled by a Child Support […]
MoreAnnulment or Divorce?
When a marriage ends, there are several legal paths to formally dissolve the union. The two most common options are annulment and divorce, but many people are unsure of the differences between the two. While both end a marriage, annulment and divorce have distinct legal implications and requirements. What is an Annulment? An annulment is […]
MoreChild Custody Laws for Grandparents in California
Grandparents often play a significant role in the upbringing of their grandchildren. Studies have indicated that grandparents can profoundly affect key aspects of a child’s development. In some cases, grandparents are responsible for raising their grandchildren. According to a 2021 report, of the millions of grandparents living with their grandchildren, roughly 32% were primarily responsible […]
MoreSharing Child Custody
When parents do not live together, the courts enter a custody order determining parental rights. Custody of a child allows a person to make important decisions for the child. It also determines who a child lives with and provides care for them. California custody laws make the presumption that shared custody is in a child’s […]
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