I have been asked many times what can be done to change an agreement after a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage has been filed. All court orders issued at the time of divorce are enforceable by a range of legal actions. However, they are also subject to modification when there is a significant change in… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Divorce’
Parental Relocation
No one knows what tomorrow will bring. Life circumstances change all the time. When this happens between a divorced couple with children, child custody agreements can also change. If you are a custodial parent and are planning on relocating for your job or another significant reason, such as remarriage, you will need to seek a… Continue reading →
How is Child Custody Determined?
One of the most frequently contested issues in a California divorce action revolves around the custody of the child. I don’t know how many times I have been asked, “Will I get custody of my children?” If you are going through a fairly agreeable divorce, you and your spouse can probably work out a joint… Continue reading →
Annulment
When a couple says, “I do”, it is supposed to be forever or “until death do us part”. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In most states, divorce may be the most common legal process for ending a marriage, but it may not be the only option available. Depending on your circumstances, it may… Continue reading →
Alimony/Spousal Support
While getting a divorce signifies the end of your marriage, it does not necessarily mean that your financial obligations towards each other are over. Alimony or spousal support is payment from one spouse to the other that can continue long after your divorce is finalized. It is said to be a payment of support from… Continue reading →
Co-parenting After Divorce
Joint custody arrangements, especially after an acrimonious split, can be exhausting and infuriating. It can be extremely difficult to get past the painful history you may have with your ex and overcome any built-up resentment. Making shared decisions, interacting with each another at drop-offs, or just speaking to a person you’d rather forget all about… Continue reading →
Can I still see my step-kids?
As we’ve seen in celebrities and their families, step parents often have a hand in raising children and form meaningful bonds with them. That’s why when a child’s parent and stepparent get a divorce, California allows stepparents to petition for visitation rights. Court’s will generally show preference to the birth parents’ wishes. But they can… Continue reading →
I don’t want to divorce my spouse, can I challenge my divorce?
Everyone knows that it’s possible to get a divorce. But what if you don’t want to get divorced from your spouse? Is it possible to refuse to get divorced? The short answer is “no.” If your spouse wants to get divorced, you can certainly try to talk him or her out of it. You can… Continue reading →
How are property and debt divided in a divorce?
It is common for a divorcing couple to decide about dividing their property and debts themselves (with or without the help of a neutral third party like a mediator), rather than leaving it to the judge. However, if a couple cannot agree, they can submit their property dispute to the court, which will use state… Continue reading →
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