Many California families include fostered or adopted children. In fact, many foster parents become legal guardians or adoptive parents of their foster children. A current situation in another state has erupted into a contentious family law battle over a child of...
Month: January 2017
Significant financial changes could warrant support modification
At the time of your divorce, you and your ex-spouse likely came to agreeable terms for child support. However, because circumstances can change throughout your life, terms that were once feasible to handle may become more difficult to abide by. If your child support...
Where to find answers to estate planning questions
Many California families regularly discuss important issues regarding wills, trusts, advanced medical directives and other such matters. Others tend to avoid topics pertaining to mortality, thinking they will address such issues if an urgent need arises to necessitate...
Estate planning speculation surrounding George Michael’s death
Christmas Day became tinged with sorrow for pop music fans in California and throughout the world upon the announcement that superstar George Michael had unexpectedly passed away. Tweets suggesting the singer may have been suicidal were posted, although that...
Addressing attitude issues in divorce
Most couples who marry in California or anywhere else in the nation typically do so with the intention of remaining committed to their relationships for a lifetime. Statistics show this is not always possible. Divorce rates are increasingly high in the United States,...
Estate planning a good idea for the new year
In California and throughout the United States, many people are busy reviewing their resolutions for the new year. From more exercise to financial goals, people of all ages set their sights on improving various aspects of their lives. Many advisers say making estate...
I am getting a divorce. Will mediation work for me?
As long as you and your spouse understand the process and agree to it, mediation provides a less expensive, time consuming and contentious way to resolve your issues. Advantages of mediation Understanding what you gain from the mediation process helps make the...
Parents ordered to enter mediation to resolve differences
Many California couples who divorce can relate to various challenges that often arise regarding future care and upbringing of children. From who will have physical and legal custody to how much child support will be paid, parents often rely on the court to make final...
