Family Law

If a person is behind on child support, a state child support enforcement agency may contact his or her employer and ask it to withhold wages. While legal to request the withholding of wages, enforcement agencies may ask employers to withhold only so much. The Federal...

When it comes to finances and assets, these matters obviously play a large role in some couples' decision to get a divorce in the first place. But do assets continue to impact aspects of divorce as it actually happens? Assets as a catalyst for divorce Business Insider...

There is a multitude of ways to deal with the stressors of divorce. In the event that you have children with your ex, you will also need to balance their needs along with the needs of yourself and your ex-partner during this time. For multiple reasons, this can be...

For parents, one of the most important steps in divorce is the assignment of child custody. There are many rumors surrounding the divorce process and child custody determination in general. These may lead to misconceptions. While courts use a number of factors rather...

When one spouse attempts to distance their child from the other parent, they are guilty of parental alienation. Typical examples of alienating behavior include insulting, belittling, or physically keeping the child away from the other parent. Divorce is already a...

When opting for a type of child custody after divorce, you have several options to go through. Two of the most common include sole and joint or shared custody. Sole custody remains a good option in certain cases, especially when one spouse faces allegations of abuse...

The first few holidays after a divorce may be hard on your children. After experiencing so much upheaval and so many changes, the times generally designated for spending time together as a family may generate feelings of confusion, hurt or anger, whether the holiday...

In the midst of a California divorce, you may find yourself struggling to overcome your emotions and prioritize the things you need to get done. You may, too, find it difficult to manage the emotions of your child while you are dealing with so much already. However,...

When a child custody arrangement is set in the final divorce settlement, it is not set in stone. Life situations change and circumstances occur, which may require the court to revisit and change the original custody arrangement. Since the court makes decisions based...

Many parents have this idea in their head that they can only be a good parent if they have a constant presence in their child's life. This real, physical presence is a great thing to have and does come with many benefits. However, it is not always feasible. This is...