Craig’s Answer: A divorce in California is also sometimes called a Dissolution of Marriage, and can be filed either as contested or uncontested. A contested divorce simply means both parties are not in agreement and are contesting some of the…
Craig’s Answer: The date of separation has significant legal consequences in divorce cases because California courts use this date to determine the respective spouses’ property interests. California is a community property state, which generally means that the property that the…
Craig’s Answer: In many California marriages there are unfortunately issues of discovered adultery by one party. If you are involved in a situation regarding a cheating spouse, you should educate yourself on your options in this incredibly difficult time in…
Craig’s Answer: In most cases it is uncommon for a parent to be denied any access to their children. Only in extreme circumstances where a parent has been involved in criminal activity, drug use, alcoholism or sexual abuse, will custody…
Craig’s Answer: Circumstances change and the legal system recognizes this. If you and your ex have experienced life changes that are impacted by an inconvenient custody arrangement, you can work cooperatively to modify the agreement. The courts and your attorney…
Mike’s Answer: The courts prefer that parents agree to an amenable custody schedule between themselves. The courts do not like to intervene in intimate family relationships and if it makes sense to both parents for one child to be with…
