The purpose of child support is to ensure that children have adequate financial resources for the expenses they incur. It's a way to balance the costs and obligations of parents based on the amount of time they spend with the children and their ability to support...
Month: January 2019
How do grandparents qualify for visitation in California?
While there are some states in the country that don't have laws on the books that protect a grandparent's right to visitation with their grandchild, here in Riverside, their right to this is protected by California Family Code sections 3100-3015.These laws permit a...
2 relationship problems that could lead to divorce
When couples fight constantly about anything and everything, it could be a sign that something is wrong. However, the constant fighting isn't necessarily a signal that divorce is imminent. According to psychologists, it's when another issue is introduced to the...
A California law changes the fate of pets during a divorce
A new law having to do with how pets are handled in a divorce went into effect in California on Jan. 1. Judges are now allowed to consider what's in the best interest of a pet and to approve shared custody plans for them if it's deemed appropriate. Prior to the law...
Restraining orders can protect you from future domestic violence
A resident of California who is being harassed, threatened, sexually or physically abused or stalked may find that taking out a protective order is one way to try to keep the person responsible at a safe distance. Protective orders can be taken out against a variety...