Divorce Mediation; An Alternative to Traditional Divorce
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Divorce Mediation; An Alternative to Traditional Divorce

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Divorce Mediation; An Alternative to Traditional Divorce

Divorce mediation, an alternative to traditional divorce proceedings, is a means to resolve the complex issues of a divorce. Mediation involves the services of a trained and neutral person who works with the parties to facilitate the settlement of disputed … read more

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Divorce, Prenups, and Community Property in California

In the absence of a prenup, California community property law provides that all community property (any property acquired during the marriage that is not a gift or an inheritance) is divided equally upon divorce. It usually doesn’t matter if the … read more

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In California, How is Spousal Support Calculated?

How Much Will I Pay? Under California law the purpose of temporary spousal support is to preserve the financial status quo to the greatest extent possible. A court may order temporary spousal support in any amount after considering the needs … read more

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What is the Duration of Spousal Support in California?

How many years did the marriage last? In California, duration of spousal support is often tied to the length of the marriage. After a marriage of less than 10 years, a court will not usually order support for longer than … read more

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Boarders and a Change in Enviornment

With the change in economy and job situations, child support payments are not always predictible. Parents are sometimes having to find new and different sources of income to make ends meet. Especially when left with a house that no longer … read more

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Five Rights of Children Going Through a Divorce

If you are going through a divorce, you should take special effort to shield your children from the ugly aspects of the divorce process. Because when a divorce gets nasty and bitter, children are oftentimes forgotten. At worst, children may … read more

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Getting a Move Away Order for Child Custody in California

When one parent wants to move out of the area with the minor child in a custody case, they will usually need either the consent of the other parent, or they will need a court order granting the move away … read more

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Community Property and Separate Property in California

In a California Divorce, property division is based on the concepts of community and separate property. Community property is property that was acquired during marriage by the parties, and is equally split at the time of divorce. The way to … read more

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