In divorce, one of the things you may want to discuss is the topic of abandonment. When a spouse suddenly moves out of the home and has been out of the home for several months or years, does that constitute abandonment? If so, how does that affect your case? Leaving...
Married parents divorce, and unmarried parents split up even after years together. When they do, they have to reach an arrangement regarding the custody of their children. A parenting plan or custody order explains what responsibilities each parent has to the children...
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. However, there have been times where parents have gone to other countries with their children and failed to return, which is why many...
After a divorce, it can be normal for parents to find new jobs and new opportunities. After all, living as a single parent, they need to do all they can to make ends meet and to be sure that they are providing for their children. If you have been offered a new job or...
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 that there could be something more serious about to occur. Parental kidnapping is an issue that some parents end up...
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. Your custody order controls everything from how far you can travel during a family vacation to how much child support you receive, as the...
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. In around 10% to 15% of divorces and separations, the children involved in those cases resist spending...
An important part of getting divorced in California is dividing the community property: figuring out what to do with the house, the car, the bank accounts and other valuable assets. The other part of property division is something that people in Riverside may not...
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. Often, people focus on keeping the home. They might even give up several other assets so that they can be the...
There are times when a Riverside parent may feel as if they're unable to adequately raise their child, whether it's for health, financial or other reasons. In such cases, they may wish to hand over custody to a relative temporarily while they get well or back on their...
Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law
4505 Allstate Dr., Suite 202
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: 951-329-9340
Fax: 951-224-6602
