A general rule of child visitation in California is that the agreement established by the parents should have the child’s best interest in mind. Children have the right to frequent and continuing contact with both parents after a divorce. But…

Divorce is an emotionally fraught process even under the best of circumstances. While most divorcing couples would like to think that they are mature and rational enough to avoid a bitter and protracted divorce, emotions often cloud their better judgment,…

Divorce tends to be a messy affair. While most divorcing couples hope that their divorces will go as smoothly as possible, the fact of the matter is that most divorces will involve some friction. However, there are certain issues —…

The decision to end a marriage by filing for divorce is a painful one for most people, but it can also be frightening for individuals who experience domestic violence. Instances of domestic violence are distressingly common; according to some estimates,…

Going through a divorce is not as easy as many people think – especially if the parting couple has children. The impact of divorce can extend to the kids in various ways. Still, what is clear to the attorneys at…

Divorcing parents in California are required to comply with their child support obligations as indicated by the state’s child support guidelines. Typically, how much a parent pays will depend on the parent’s earnings, as well as what the child needs to…

Divorce can take a severe emotional and financial toll on the parties involved, even when things go relatively smoothly. It can also quickly become a lengthy and exhausting process when the spouses cannot agree on major issues. While every divorce…