As many residents are going through a Long Beach divorce, they realize it is quite a traumatic experience. The divorce process can bring out many negative emotions, such as hurt, anger, pride and frustration. When a couple is desperately trying to move away from each...
The end of a marriage is a lot more than just two people parting and moving on with their lives. If there are minor children, there are custody and child support decisions. There are other financial considerations as well, especially how the couple's property, assets and...
Decades ago, mothers enjoyed more privileges than fathers through the U.S. court system. Mothers were usually awarded primary custody of the child. However, the situation is undergoing a change. In the United States nowadays, particularly in California, fathers enjoy a lot of rights, as well...
The end of a marriage can become very tricky. Not only are there negative emotions to be dealt with during a divorce, but also there are financial matters, such as payment of child support, alimony, and other property division matters. California is a community property...
In California, independent adoption petitions are investigated by the California Department of Social Services. CDSS is also responsible for submitting a report to the court within 180 days of receiving half of the required fee. The time period for filing may be extended by the...
Divorce is very complicated at times. Not only does it involve negative emotions, such as anger, desperation, hurt and frustration, but there are also financial issues, such as payment of child support and alimony and property division. Property division becomes very important if one of the...
Los Angeles, California, has seen its share of bitter child custody battles between separating couples whose child was conceived by unmarried parents. A family court judge always considers the best interests of the child before anything else in order to make a decision on most...
California was the first state in the U.S. to allow its workers to take paid leave in order to care for newborn babies, as well as spouses and family members. Such family leave has helped many new mothers and fathers take time off from work...
Divorce proceedings can often be drawn out and acrimonious. In many cases, the estranged spouses may harbor ill will towards one another and this bitterness may spill over in the divorce proceedings. Many Los Angeles residents have fallen victims to a divorce proceeding in which...
Many social, psychological and legal experts believe that the best interest of a minor child lies in being co-parented by both biological parents. Children generally benefit from two parents who are together when it comes to making important decisions on behalf of the child. That,...
