When involved in a custody battle with someone who has been guilty of domestic violence, it's important to know how it factors into the equation. For instance, if your ex was convicted of domestic violence against you or your child in the last five years, that could...
Year: 2016
Who can become a legal guardian or adoptive parent?
Do you live in the state of California? Are you interested in becoming a legal guardian or adoptive parent? If you answered yes to both questions, you must become familiar with the legal system that is currently in place. This will go a long way in helping you...
Child custody issues involving legal marijuana use
When it comes to matters of child custody, the court will always do what's in the best interest of the child. For this reason, it's only natural to believe that the court will look into any drug or alcohol abuse by the parents. Unfortunately, there is often times gray...
Will you have to pay spousal support?
Almost everyone worries about how divorce will change their lives. But the changes aren't always as bad as you expect them to be. This is especially true for people, often men, who think they'll have to pay spousal support for the rest of their lives. Laws about...
Domestic violence: Do you know what it is?
Many people have heard the phrase "domestic violence," but some don't fully understand what this is. In short, this is the abuse or a threat of abuse when the victim and the abuser have an intimate relationship, such as being married or dating. Domestic violence laws...
The benefits of step parent adoption
For many families, making the relationship between a child and a step parent official is a way of formalizing the love, trust and respect that exists between them. This alone is often reason enough to go through the process. In addition to the familial benefits,...
Study: Divorce rate falling
The holiday season is upon us. For many Riverside couples, the holidays represent a last chance to reconcile differences and make their marriages work. For others, this time of year makes it clear to them that divorce is the best way forward. A recent study suggests...
A child’s input on custody
In divorce nothing comes easy, and that tug of war with your ex-partner can take a toll on children. Depending on their age, children have different needs and that's never more apparent than in divorce cases, where a teenager has to balance their own desires with your...