There are many reasons why couples decide to divorce. Issues with addiction, including drugs and alcohol, pornography and gambling issues, are a major contributing factor to the decline of marriages. When one spouse becomes addicted or starts engaging in unsafe...
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Abandoning the home: What you need to know about divorce
Coming from Mexico, you're probably familiar with what happens when people abandon their homes and family for a divorce. Under Mexican law, a man who leaves his wife may be liable for her income for the rest of her life, even though he no longer wants to stay...
Don’t fall for these 3 child custody myths
Divorce comes with many challenges. For instance, you will have to decide what to do with your Morena Valley home and how to divide your other property. In addition, you may also have to work out a child custody schedule with your future ex. Dealing with custody...
Modern dads: How are they different?
There's an outdated perspective that says, "Dads are better suited to be workers than the caretakers of children." However, this view is just as wrong as the outdated perspectives that continue to persist about women.The truth is, when child custody orders permit it,...
Do dependents’ rights change at age 14?
You may have heard that 14 is a cutoff age that decreases parents' rights and increases the rights of their children, their dependents.In some popular iterations, this myth essentially states that kids who are 14 years old and older are allowed to do anything they...
Spousal support: Will this come into play in your divorce?
There are many things to think about as your divorce moves forward. While you may be looking forward to putting this in the past, it doesn't mean you can ignore the many details that are sure to come into play.Spousal support is a sticking point in many divorces. It's...
Seeking a modification order? Here’s what you need
After a divorce, you may think there is no way to modify an existing agreement. Fortunately, you might still have the opportunity to seek a modification, especially if your spouse hid assets or if there were other things you didn't know before you agreed to the...
Understanding alimony laws in California
If you are thinking about divorce, you might be wondering if you will receive alimony as part of your settlement. In California, you and you husband can come to an agreement about alimony payments outside of the court or you can petition the court to make it part of...
Abandonment is treated differently in California
As someone who has come to America after going through the intensive visa process, you knew that you'd have a good life with great opportunities in California. What you didn't expect was for your spouse to leave you after moving your life to the state.While Mexicans...
Child support modification: There are things you need to do
Although you may not want to pay child support, you realize that this money goes a long way in ensuring a better life for your son or daughter. As you know, there is no better feeling than that.You have every intention of making child support payments in full and on...