What are some of the many reasons you shouldn’t file a San Diego divorce on your own? Over 80% of the divorces in California are filed by one of the parties without the representation of a lawyer. Did you know that most of these divorces take well over a year to complete and in more than half of the cases…
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Can You Prevent an Ex-Spouse from Taking Your Child Out of the Country?
Can you prevent an ex-spouse from taking your child out of the country during or after a divorce in San Diego? There are several valid reasons for concern when a former spouse wishes to take your child(ren) out of state or out of the country. This is especially true if the child’s other parent is a citizen of another country…
What Does a San Diego Family Court Consider to Be the Best Interests of the Child?
The guiding principle of California Family Law in cases which includes a child or children is “the best interests of the child.” What does a San Diego Family Court Consider to be the best interests of the child? What do you need to know as a parent during and after a divorce which involves child custody and parenting time? While…
Can You Modify a San Diego Parenting Plan?
Can you modify a San Diego parenting plan during or after a divorce? The simple answer is any existing child custody and parenting time orders can be changed if both parents are in complete agreement with the proposed changes. The Court will have to review any changes, and the proposed change can have an impact on existing child support orders.…
How Can I Get Custody of my Kid in a San Diego Divorce
How can I get custody of my kid in a San Diego divorce? One of the most important questions facing any parent contemplating a divorce is how often they will see their child(ren) and how to make sure they have custody. So let’s begin with a few of the basic facts. The primary principle which guides child custody and parenting…
Do I Have to Pay Child Support If I Can’t See My Kids in San Diego
We are often asked “Do I have to pay child support if I can’t see my kids in San Diego?” It is important not to stop paying Court ordered child support regardless of the circumstances. The failure to pay child support can result in a host of big problems such as losing your driver’s license, wage garnishment, a levy on…
What Happens if Your Co-Parent Does Not Exchange Custody of Your Child in a Timely Manner?
What happens if your co-parent does not exchange custody of your child in a timely manner here in San Diego? If you are in the process of a contentious divorce the Court is paying close attention to the behavior of each parent. These actions will have an impact on long-term child custody and parenting time orders. Once temporary or permanent…
Why is it Important to Establish Paternity in San Diego
Why is it important to establish paternity in San Diego? Establishing paternity is the first step in securing important rights for an unmarried father in California regarding child custody and parenting time for their child. Here in California, the law presumes the identity of the father to be the married husband of the mother or when a man and woman…
What Do I Need to Know about Child Custody in a San Diego Divorce
You may be searching about what you need to know about child custody in a San Diego divorce. The first and most important principle to keep in mind as you approach these questions is the guiding principle of child custody and parenting time in California: the best interests of the child. It is important to keep this thought as you…
Is the New Year an Opportunity to Start a New Chapter After a Divorce?
Most people don’t wish to face the end of a marriage. There might be another way to look at things: is the new year an opportunity to start a new chapter after a divorce? Divorce is usually viewed as a very negative event and there are many things to be concerned about. However, while the process can be extremely challenging,…