Category Archives: Family Law
Same-Sex Divorce Options
Factors Considered For A Same-sex Divorce In Pleasanton, CA The average Pleasanton Family Law Attorney has seen a major uptick in the number of divorce cases he or she sees from same-sex couples since the option for same-sex couples to wed became the law of…
Modifications to Spousal Support
Spouses and domestic partners may require that a spousal support order that was made by a California judge be changed. If you’re in this case, you’ll need to prove that your circumstances have changed since the issuance of the spousal or partner support order was…
How To Make Modifications To Child Custody in California
One of the most important topics in just about every divorce arrangement involves child custody. A child custody agreement is set at the time of the divorce. It specifies the rights and responsibilities of parents with respect to their children. It also specifies the rights…
How to make Modifications to Child Support
How to make Modifications to Child Support Every year, countless couples in this country get a divorce or break off a relationship that had children involved. By law, every state has certain mandates and laws regarding such issues as child custody arrangements and child support…
How to Recognize Hidden Assets During Divorce
Divorce is hard on everyone involved in it. The dissolution of your marriage can stir a range of emotions within you, but you cannot allow your feelings to crowd out your interests. If you have a marital estate of considerable wealth, you are entitled to…
Dangers of Divorce Self Service
There are many reasons to bring a marriage to its end. For some, it’s simply a natural part of a changing relationship. For others, there might be hard feelings or betrayals that make staying married impossible. Regardless of what causes the marriage to stop working,…
New Job, New Year, how do child custody adjustments work?
The divorce was hard, but you are trying to be a good parent. In most instances, courts grant shared custody as part of divorce settlements. There is a custodial and a non-custodial parent. If you are the non-custodial parent, then you must agree to all…
Tips for a Happier New Year after Divorce
Your New Year’s celebration may not have been as happy as everyone else’s. You have recently divorced and going through the holiday served only as a reminder that you will begin this year without a family. Or, it may be the first anniversary of your…
Tips for Divorce During the Holidays
Divorce is one of the hardest things to get through. It is especially hard during the holidays. If this is your first Christmas season since the divorce, it is natural to experience feelings of anxiety, sadness, and loneliness. The best way to get through the…
What is a High Asset Divorce? How a Lawyer can Help
Divorce is a difficult thing to get through. Fear, anger, anxiety, and uncertainty may all be feelings you experience during the process. Matters will be even more complex if the divorce involves the division of business assets, multiple homes, wide-ranging investments, and debt. To protect…
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