The petition and summons are documents that are part of your divorce proceedings. If your spouse files for divorce, you will receive these. The petition will provide you with a lot of information about the divorce. California Courts explain it gives you details you...
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Why is it important when you sign a prenup?
Your prenuptial agreement may be the most crucial document you have when it comes to your divorce since it could resolve many issues that could otherwise drag out the divorce. However, exactly when you and your spouse signed the agreement might cause a judge to think...
Looking at child support enforcement actions
If you have to pay child support, recently got a divorce and you expect to receive payments or your child's other parent is failing to pay support, it is important to go over the penalties associated with falling behind on child support. In California, failing to make...
What are the ways in which visitation is awarded in California?
There are several different ways visitation may be awarded that divorcing or unmarried parents in California should be familiar with. Visitation is important to both parents, as well as the child, and should be understood so parents know what to expect from the child...
How is child custody addressed if a parent wants to move away?
Many issues will come to the forefront in a California family law case. Some can even come up after the case is settled and all the areas of dispute were decided upon. That might include property division, spousal support, child custody, child support and parenting...
Difference between child custody and visitation in California
It can be challenging to raise a child even when two parents are in a committed relationship. When divorce or separation happens, parents can struggle to understand what they should do to protect their children and help them transition into their new way of living. In...
How to deal with summer parenting plan disputes
With summer break quickly approaching, parents in Sacramento are scrambling to make plans for their children. Camps, enrichment activities, sports, and vacations all need to be scheduled. For parents who are no longer together, this can be a tough time of year. If...
Restraining orders can offer victims protection
Under California law, a temporary restraining order, or TRO, and long-term restraining order can offer protection to victim of abuse. The difference between a TRO and a standard restraining order is that a TRO can be granted by a judge without the court’s first...
How do move-away situations work in California?
Couples in the Sacramento area may have to move to another state or another part of California for a number of reasons. Often, they have a better job opportunity. In other cases, the move may be to get access to important resources or to give or receive support to...
Medical expenses and child support
Parents who are approaching child support negotiations may wonder what is covered by child support and if medical care is included in child support. In general, parents are required to pay for uninsured medical care expenses and medical expenses not reimbursed by...