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How DVRO Findings Affect Spousal Support Under California Family Code § 4325
Domestic violence can affect many aspects of a California divorce, including child custody, visitation, property division, and spousal support. A Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) may also become important evidence when a court is deciding whether one spouse should receive financial support from the other. However, it is important to understand the distinction between… Read More »
Legal Options When a Parent Refuses to Follow a Custody Order
When a California court issues a child custody order, both parents are legally obligated to follow it. These orders are designed to provide children with stability and ensure that both parents understand their rights and responsibilities. Unfortunately, not every parent complies with the terms of a custody order. Some may repeatedly deny parenting time,… Read More »
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Support and Financial Orders in California
Domestic violence can have far-reaching consequences beyond personal safety and family relationships. When domestic violence is involved in a California family law case, it can also affect financial issues such as child support, spousal support, attorney’s fees, and other court-ordered financial obligations. While many people associate domestic violence proceedings primarily with restraining orders and… Read More »
Relocation with a Child: Legal Considerations & Best Practices in California
When one parent wants to move with a child after a separation or divorce, the legal and practical implications can be significant. In California, these cases—commonly referred to as “move-away” cases—often involve complex custody disputes and heightened emotions. Whether the proposed move is across town, to another part of the state, or out of… Read More »
Can a Child Refuse Visitation in California?
Child custody and visitation disputes are emotionally difficult for parents and children alike. One issue that commonly arises after divorce or separation is whether a child can refuse to visit one of their parents. In California, the answer is not always straightforward. While older children may have opinions that courts consider, children generally do… Read More »
Modifying Custody After a Parent Remarries or Has a New Partner
Life rarely stands still after a divorce. It is common for one or both parents to remarry or enter into a new romantic relationship, and these changes can raise important questions about existing custody arrangements. In California, a parent’s remarriage or new partner does not automatically justify a change in custody. However, under the… Read More »
Divorce When a DVRO Is in Place
When a marriage ends in the shadow of domestic violence, the legal process can become more complex and emotionally charged. In California, a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) can significantly affect how a divorce proceeds, particularly when issues such as child custody, visitation, housing, and financial support are involved. If you are facing divorce… Read More »
When a Child Turns 18: What Happens to Custody and Support Obligations in California?
For many parents, a child’s 18th birthday feels like a legal milestone as well as a personal one. In California family law, turning 18 often changes the legal landscape for custody and child support. However, those changes are not always automatic, and they do not necessarily mean that all parental responsibilities come to an… Read More »
Estate Planning for Blended Families
Blended families are increasingly common, but estate planning for blended families is often far more complex than many people realize. When spouses bring children from prior relationships into a marriage, traditional assumptions about inheritance no longer apply. Without careful planning, California law may distribute assets in ways that unintentionally exclude loved ones, create conflict… Read More »
High‑Conflict Co‑Parenting and How to Deal With a Non‑Cooperative Parent
Co-parenting after a divorce or separation can be challenging under the best of circumstances. When one parent is consistently uncooperative, combative, or unwilling to follow court orders, the situation becomes far more difficult. High‑conflict co-parenting is not simply about occasional disagreements; it involves ongoing disputes that interfere with communication, decision‑making, and, most importantly, a… Read More »