There are two ways to change a child custody order, either by way of agreement or by filing a petition (Request for Order) with the Court. If you and your spouse agree, make sure to put the agreement in writing and file it with the court to ensure its enforceability. However, if you and your […]
Marriage is a complex relationship that requires effort, love, and patience. However, sometimes things can go wrong, and you may feel like your marriage is at stake. Negative thoughts and emotional abuse are red flags that should not be ignored in a marriage. While it is important to work through issues in order to maintain […]
Circumstances oftentimes change after a court enters an initial child support order, and an ex-spouse may get to a point where he or she can’t afford child support payments any longer. These changes usually involve a job loss, career switch, or other unforeseen circumstance. In those instances, a standing child support order may need to […]
The one issue that most divorcees have at this time is how to win a child custody battle. If reaching an agreeable, joint custody arrangement with an ex is out of the question, one must design a proper strategy for defending themselves and their children throughout child custody proceedings. The custody battle can be one […]
There are a few useful tips you should keep in mind in order to have a peaceful divorce. For example, try not to blame your ex for the divorce. You should also keep in mind that your children will take in a lot of your feelings and energies. Focus on financial issues and your children’s […]
In 2019, around 747,000 couples divorced in the United States. Divorce is typically time-consuming and emotionally demanding, and divorce proceedings can last up to a year and cost an average of $12,900. Although a lawyer is not required to obtain a divorce, the process is legally complex, and proceeding without one might be problematic, especially […]
There are numerous instances in which a copy of your divorce decree may be required. Some are as basic as presenting divorce documentation, while others involve bringing an ex-spouse back to court for violating the conditions of your divorce decision. If you are finally alone after a dreadful marriage and a lengthy, costly divorce proceeding, […]
In 2021, the California state legislature enacted a number of laws that went into effect. Numerous new laws are intended to address new challenges that rendered ineffective previous family law legislation. Although Californians have supported the majority of the new laws, they have also voiced opposition to a few of them. Here are the most […]
Methods to protect your personal assets throughout a divorce California, being a community property state, considers a married couple to be one legal “community.” All assets and obligations acquired by either spouse during the marriage are considered shared property under the law. The courts usually divide this common property equally upon a divorce. There are, […]
Filing for divorce To file for an uncontested divorce in Riverside County, certain residency requirements must be met. You may be wondering what these residence requirements are. To begin, one of the divorced parties must have resided in California for at least six months. Second, the same party must have resided in Riverside County for […]