As summer draws nearer to its end, kids in California and across the country are getting ready to return to school. For some, this year will be different than the rest because their parents filed for divorce over the summer. This is a major change that has...
Roseville Legal Issues Blog
5 reasons to seek child custody modification
When a California family court judge issued a final decree in your divorce, it may have included terms of agreement regarding your children. At that time, you and your former spouse became obligated to adhere to those terms, unless and until the judge might see fit to...
Dress for success in child custody proceedings
If you’re going to enter a California courtroom to request sole custody of your children in a divorce, you’ll want to make a positive impression on the judge. It’s a time when everything you do and say will be under close monitoring and will have an impact on the...
The long-term financial impacts of a divorce
When you make the decision to end your marriage, you know this choice will affect you for years to come. It will not only impact the amount of time you spend with your children, but it will also affect other aspects of your life long-term, including your finances. It...
How to summer-proof your child custody plan
As spring time continues to unfold, many families are looking ahead to summer, making plans for vacation or other family activities, such as camp for the kids or visits with grand-parents, trips to amusement parks and other day events. If you’re currently navigating a...
3 ways California parents can help kids cope with divorce
There’s no way to predict how your children will respond when you inform them that you and your spouse have decided to go separate ways in life. Even when children suspect that their parents are having marital problems, learning that you have made a formal decision...
Hiding assets in divorce is a form of perjury
When you prepare for property division proceedings in a California court, you must be willing to disclose all your assets and liabilities. In this state, the court equally splits marital property between spouses. However, how can you obtain an equal share of property...
What should be in your prenuptial agreement?
As you are preparing for your wedding, you are likely looking forward to a day of joy and celebration, perhaps followed by a wonderful honeymoon. During this time, you are likely not thinking of what could happen if your marriage ends at some point in the future....
What is legal child custody?
If you're a California parent who is preparing for divorce proceedings, it is wise to want to gain clear understanding of numerous legal terms that might be relevant to your case. Resolving issues that pertain to your children's care and well-being will no doubt be a...
Is your ex disregarding a child custody order?
When you filed for a divorce in a California court, your children's well-being was likely at the forefront of your mind. Their best interests were no doubt a central focus of proceedings. You may have felt relieved and ready to adapt to a new lifestyle with your kids...