When you got married and began a life with your new spouse in California, you likely could never envision that you'd one day be involved in a contentious child custody battle with that same person. The reality that not all marriages last a lifetime may have come as a...
Month: January 2017
Is it ever okay to keep children away from a parent in divorce?
Any time a California couple starts thinking about ending their marriage, they are likely aware that various obstacles and challenges might arise during the process. If they have children together, thoughts may focus on new parenting plans, who (if anyone) might have...
Settling a support agreement isn’t child’s play
The primary concern of any parent should be the welfare of his or her child or children. This should hold true even during or after a divorce. Unfortunately, this may be a time when one parent loses sight of that guiding principal in an effort to alter the outcome of...
Estate planning good idea for those who intend to travel
California parents often have to take care of several different things at home before they travel. Obviously, child care is a main issue. Another matter that might not immediately come to mind is that of estate planning. Many people try to avoid the topic, while...
Where to get help with child custody and other family law issues
Even the strongest of families in California and throughout the nation sometimes face difficult challenges in life. Often, problem situations involve some aspect of family law, such as divorce, child custody or other related issues. A person can feel alone and...
Amicable divorces and mediation
Divorce is never an easy process. No matter how amicable the couple is or how well they work together, the process of dissolving a marriage is a difficult one. However, just because the process is difficult, does not mean that it is impossible to a couple to work...
Estate planning a valuable tool in process of farm succession
California has deep roots in agricultural history. Farming is considered a backbone industry in the United States, and many modern farmers are searching for new ways to help sustain it as a viable means of sustainable income for future generations. Farm succession is...
Don’t get called back into court for failure to comply in divorce
For some reason, many people in California and across the country choose to end their marriages during the month of January. Divorce filings tend to increase after the major holiday season, with numbers peaking somewhere near March and then decreasing again toward...
Discarding adoption myths can let you hold your own baby soon
Although you undoubtedly made your decision to adopt a child with careful consideration and with full understanding of the legal, financial and emotional commitment it will require, well-meant advice from others may be overwhelming. Many myths exist about adoption,...
Don’t forget to include estate planning updates in your new year
Many California homeowners have schedules for regular home maintenance and housekeeping chores. Financial advisers suggest incorporating estate planning updates to the mix in order to keep your plan current and accurate. Between one year and the next, various types of...
