Divorce does not always have to be dramatic. You hear plenty of stories about spouses who are unfaithful to the marriage, for instance, and that does lead to divorce, but most cases happen for far more "minor" reasons. One of those reasons is simply dishonesty.In some...
Stacy Albelais, Attorney at Law
Orders of restriction keep batterers from their California victim
According to Psychology Today, as many as 38 million American women may have suffered from domestic violence during some point in their lifetime. While threats of physical harm are well-known, technology has brought about new ways for abusers to inflict harm on the...
Why should I take a DNA paternity test and how accurate is it?
If you've recently been told that you're the father of a child, then you may want to confirm your paternity before accepting parental responsibility. Before a Riverside judge will award you custody or order you to pay child support, they may ask you to take a DNA...
Mediation helps divorcing couples resolve difficult issues
By the time California spouses ultimately call to set up an appointment with a divorce , they've often pulled out all the stops to try to save their marriage. Many have been hesitant to pull the plug on their marriage out of fear that...
Negative effects not found in most children of divorce
The idea of staying together for thesake of the kids is an old one, and it's rooted in the thought that their parents' divorce is universally bad for children. It's going to have negative effects, parents tell themselves, so they can't end their marriages. If they do,...
Domestic violence victims should have a safety plan
If you suffer from domestic violence and you're planning to leave your partner, then you should be cautious about when, where and how you tell them that things are over. It's important to have a safety plan in place before you raise your partner's suspicions.If you...
What does the background check for adoption in California entail?
If you're looking to adopt, then you've likely already begun researching what steps you must take to get the process started. You've likely found that California and every other state in the union require that you undergo a background check before a child will be...
With kids, you still have a relationship with your ex
If you thought that your divorce was going to be a clean break and you would not have to deal with your ex anymore, you may want to reconsider that position if you have children. The two of you are still going to have a relationship, in all likelihood. There's just no...
Legal custody decisions that a parent makes
Child custody in California addresses two key components: legal custody and physical custody. A right to physical custody is often what most people think of first. They want to know how often they get to have the child live with them, in their care. That schedule is a...
3 reasons why people divorce: Does one of these apply to you?
It's probably impossible to pinpoint an exact reason for every couple's divorce. However, there are three common reasons that divorce s hear from their clients. They are adultery, addiction and abuse.1) Adultery Most spouses assume when...