Mike’s Answer: It is not advisable to prohibit your ex from seeing your children. Visitation between the noncustodial parent (your ex) and the child is presumed beneficial. Therefore, a judge will not look favorably upon you interfering with your ex-husband’s…
Craig’s Answer: Because you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse know that the move will happen soon after the divorce is finalized, a visitation schedule for this scenario should be included in the divorce agreement. Doing so now will save you from…
Craig’s Answer: California’s family courts work to ensure that children have “frequent and continuing contact with both parents” after a divorce or separation. Often the issue of travel expenses comes up, especially when one parent has moved away from the…
Craig’s Answer: A simplified or summary dissolution in California is a type of divorce that is usually the quickest and easiest if the details of your situation can meet the standard requirements. Simplified divorces are limited to those without children,…
Craig’s Answer: If you are a party to a recent or currently pending divorce and have children, you are probably familiar with the terms legal custody and physical custody. However, many people don’t know the vast difference between the two….
Craig’s Answer: Desertion or abandonment is a term used when a spouse believes their spouse has left or essentially deserted the marriage. Desertion may be claimed if a spouse abruptly leaves the marriage without explanation, reasoning or notification. Due to…