How does a legal separation relate to divorce in California and when should you consider a legal separation in Carlsbad and North County San Diego? The process of a legal separation is very much like getting a divorce. One party files a petition with the Family Court for a legal separation and the other party must respond. As in a…
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Would a Legal Separation be Better in Your Case?
Would a legal separation be better in your case than a divorce? What is a legal separation and how is it similar to yet different from a divorce? In what scenarios would a legal separation be better than a divorce? A legal separation in California is very similar to a divorce in many ways. In a legal separation the parties…
Traveling with Children During Your Divorce
It is important for you to know there are legal limitations on traveling with children during your divorce. Once divorce paperwork is filed, your complete freedom to travel with your children at will becomes a bit more limited and complex. If you wish to leave area or the State of California with a child during the process of a divorce…
What Should You Do if Your Child is Taken By a Parent to a Foreign Country
What should you do if your child is taken by a parent to a foreign country? What happens if one parent violates child custody orders and takes a child or your children across the border? How do you get your children back and what action should you take? Most international child custody cases involving a California Family Law Court and…
California man submits initiative to end alimony
An Orange County man is attempting to put an end to alimony. Currently, signatures are being gathered for the initiative that is intended to stop alimony (also known as spousal support). Secretary of State Alex Padilla granted permission to supporters of the initiative to begin the process of gathering signatures. This group will need to gather 365,880 signatures from registered…
A look at tax liability changes for single parents after divorce
California residents may be interested in some information about life after divorce. For newly-single parents, there can be some unexpected changes with regard to taxes. After a parent goes through the divorce process, they may be facing many issues in their new life as a single parent. One often-overlooked aspect of single parenthood, however, is how it affects a person’s…