· Immediately stop threatening, violent, or harassing conduct. · Protection from physical, emotional, financial, or other abuse. · Prevent contact or require the accused to keep their distance from you. · Prohibit the person from having guns or firearms. · Allow police to intervene and enforce the court order. · Set restrictions on behavior that…
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Spousal support, also known as alimony, can be one of the most complex and contentious issues in a California divorce. Determining whether you will pay or receive support, how much it will be, and for how long can have major financial implications. It’s important to understand California law regarding spousal support before beginning the divorce…
Continue reading ›Living in a mobile home in California comes with unique legal issues. Having an attorney who understands mobile home laws is important. This article will help you find the right mobile home lawyer in California. What is a Mobile Home Lawyer? A mobile home lawyer is a type of real estate attorney. They focus on…
Continue reading ›The Dark Side of “Amicable” Uncontested Divorces in California Getting a divorce can be complicated and expensive if it becomes a contested case going through the court system with multiple court appearances and attorney’s fees piling up. However, when spouses are able to reach a complete agreement on all major issues like property division, spousal…
Continue reading ›Divorced Military Spouse Benefits: Military Retirement Benefits Going through a divorce is really hard. It’s even harder when you have been married to someone in the military. If you get divorced from a military spouse, you may worry about what will happen to your benefits. Benefits are things like healthcare, money each month, and being…
Continue reading ›Can Military Spouses Legally Date During Separation? For military families undergoing separation on the road to divorce, the murky question often comes up – can I start dating other people before the marriage is formally dissolved? The answer is complicated. While legally separated, service members remain married even if they live apart. This means romantic…
Continue reading ›For military couples, divorce proceedings are multidimensional legal chess matches requiring expert navigation. Beyond the emotional toll, divorce takes on any family, those serving our country face a web of intricate federal regulations and individual state laws that make marrying and divorcing in the military exceptionally complex. From jurisdiction to division of retirement benefits to…
Continue reading ›Alimony in the State of California Alimony, also known as spousal support, can be one of the most complex financial matters in a California divorce. When a couple splits up, alimony is money paid by one spouse to help support the other financially. Understanding the ins and outs of how alimony works in California can…
Continue reading ›In California, grandparents may petition the courts for visitation rights or custody of their grandchildren in certain circumstances. This guide explains grandparents’ rights and provides tips for grandparents navigating the legal system. Overview of Grandparents’ Rights Under California Law California law allows grandparents to seek visitation or custody if: Courts focus on the “best interest…
Continue reading ›For divorced parents with children, visitation schedules are usually agreed upon as part of the custody agreement. However, in some cases, a family court may make the decision to terminate or restrict a father’s visitation rights with his children. There are a variety of reasons why this can occur if the court determines it is…
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