Determining child custody is difficult. Whether you are going through a divorce and need to make arrangements, or you have been successfully co-parenting but need to make a change, this type of family law matter is challenging at best. If you are considering shared custody of children, however, we have a few best practices to make the experience less challenging and more productive for everyone.
If you want to get a divorce in California, then you may be wondering if you have to go to court.
When you want to file for an annulment, you must file by a certain deadline – or statute of limitations.
Modest-income families sometimes have the greatest need for legal help yet have limited access to it. This is why the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) of San Diego County developed the Modest Means Program, to help clients who are having a family law dispute and are able to pay for legal services but have limited financial resources available.
If you are considering adoption in California, then you may want to understand the different types of adoption and what they can mean for you and the adopted child.
What can long-term separation mean for you and your spouse?
When a married couple decides that they no longer want to live together, but they do not want to get a divorce, then they may determine a long-term separation is the best option.
When your ex falls behind on payments for partner or spousal support, it can be frustrating on many levels. It may also be against the law.
Do all couples need a marriage settlement agreement? It depends on the circumstances of your partnership.
Custody and visitation define how parents and children stay connected.
When a couple decides to separate or divorce, it is necessary to legally determine where the children will live, who will have the responsibility to make decisions concerning the children, and how the parents will share time with the children. In order to answer these questions, the couple needs to try to work together to figure out child custody and child visitation arrangements.