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...
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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...
Will your child get to speak in court about custody preferences?
Custody proceedings are typically nervous affairs for the parents involved. After all, they are fighting for the relationship they have with their children. Of course, custody hearings are also stressful for the children involved, as the living circumstances they will...
What are the requirements to adopt in California?
If you're considering pursuing adoption as a way to build your family, then you've made a wise choice. There are countless kids in California looking for a mom or dad to shower them with unconditional love and provide them with a forever home. The state has many...
Employees in some professions are more apt to divorce than others
Personalities can clash and life events can happen that make all of us vulnerable to getting divorced. A look at census data shows that some people are more are likely to split up depending on what field they work in. Three among 10 of the top professions spouses may...
Infidelity may have an indirect impact on your child custody case
Up until a few decades ago, a cheating spouse may have stood a chance of losing it all when their ex filed to end their marriage. Ever since many states, including California, have instituted a no-fault divorce, it's made it where a spouse's adultery has little to no...
A nonprofit aims to curb California’s domestic violence rates
Safety Through Connection is a new initiative that has been launched by Prevention Institute (PI) to help curb rates of domestic violence among some of California's most at-risk populations. The Oakland nonprofit plans to provide $50,000 to five different community...
Prepare your children for the upcoming holidays
Children of recently divorced parents might find the holiday challenging, especially if this is the first holiday season since the divorce. As a parent, you will have to help your children work through a myriad of feelings and concerns that come with this situation....