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By Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law January 21, 2022
The parenting plan you mutually drafted or the custody order created by a California family law judge largely determines your parental rights after a divorce.
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By Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law November 26, 2021
In divorce, one of the things you may want to discuss is the topic of abandonment.
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By Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law October 27, 2021
Married parents divorce, and unmarried parents split up even after years together. When they do, they have to reach an arrangement.
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By Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law September 28, 2021
When you have a family that doesn’t live in the same country as you, it makes sense to want to take your children to visit them.
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By Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law August 26, 2021
After a divorce, it can be normal for parents to find new jobs and new opportunities.
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By Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law July 27, 2021
When your ex-spouse isn’t following your court-ordered custody schedule and you have to nag them to bring your children home, that’s a big red flag.
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By Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law May 25, 2021
The custody order set by a judge or agreed on by you and your ex determines how much time you get to spend with your children.
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By Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law April 20, 2021
Parental alienation is a troubling issue. With parental alienation, children are essentially turned against one of their parents due to the actions of the other.
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By Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law March 29, 2021
An important part of getting divorced in California is dividing the community property: figuring out what to do with the house and other valuable assets.
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By Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law March 25, 2021
For most people, their house is their most significant asset. And in the event of a divorce, it can be one of the most contentious community assets to divide.
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