Divorce

California's Family Code Section 2605 authorizes judges to include an order for pet custody in a couple's divorce decree. If you wish to take sole custody of an animal, your soon-to-be ex-spouse may need to agree on the arrangement. As noted on the California...

When someone you love starts behaving in a way you find threatening, you may consider trying to take out a restraining order on that individual to protect yourself. A restraining order sets certain limitations when it comes to contacting or coming near you.  Anyone...

Sometimes, emotions run wild, and what you feel at one point changes. This can happen in a divorce situation. If you file for divorce and later change your mind, the Judicial Branch of California explains you may be able to stop the process. Circumstances To stop a...

Going through divorce mediation may help you avoid the acrimony that comes with a courtroom trial. If you are unfamiliar with how to prepare for divorce mediation, consider how to keep a cool head during the process. Since mediation involves working out solutions with...

Divorce in a domestic violence situation can create a difficult situation. However, you still have rights, and the court will usually help you as much as possible to stay safe. When the court considers alimony, having a record of domestic violence in your marriage can...

The first concern for parents is their children, and this is especially true during a divorce. Hopefully, that concern will help make a divorce amicable, but if it does not, there can be some sever consequences for the child. In this blog we will explore some of those...

Working through the issues that come up in a divorce can be frustrating for any couple, even when they’re on good terms. Child custody, spousal support and property division have very specific legal terms and procedures that most people aren’t familiar with. And if...

Ending a marriage may be disruptive for families, especially the children. Moving, for example, can complicate upcoming graduation or completion of their academic year. House sharing is one option that can provide continuity. But couples must plan for this arrangement...

During a marriage couples in the Sacramento area share a life together. They live in the same home, share the expenses, acquire property together, raise their children together and share other aspects of their life. How the couple earns their income can vary though....

While readers of our blog may or may not have heard of the term birdnesting, we have discussed what to do with the family home during and after a divorce. Indeed, last week, we did a post on that very topic. And, in that post, we discussed keeping the family home...