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In California, the legal process of divorce becomes significantly more difficult when domestic violence is involved. Under Family Code 4300 et seq., California is a no-fault divorce state, but it imposes additional requirements when domestic violence is involved. Senate Bill 1129, introduced by Senator Bill Monning, was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on September 27, 2018, to enhance existing rules regarding spousal support in domestic violence cases. Under Senate Bill 1129, specific consequences apply in divorce...
You will enjoy several benefits when you get married in California. These include the right to make medical decisions on behalf of your spouse, the right to inherit part of your spouse’s estate, and...
A child’s safety and well-being are essential in any legal jurisdiction. With its intricate family structures and diverse populace, California has established rigorous rules to ensure a child’s...
Divorce creates uncertainties about financial maintenance, specifically alimony or spousal support. The main question many people wonder about is whether filing first affects eligibility for spousal...
When a married couple decides to divorce, many changes occur, affecting everyone involved in the family, including the children. Parents must set aside their interests and consider what will happen to their children according to their best interests. For example, they must determine who receives custody, the type of custody it should be, and how they will cater to the children's physical, emotional, mental, social, and developmental needs. Some parents make this decision independently, but others require the intervention of a...
It is often challenging to go through a divorce. After all, no one gets married expecting their marriage to end in divorce. When we get married, we hope to live happily ever after. A divorce can...
Divorce is a life-changing decision and needs to be planned with care and with emotional resilience. It forces you to take care of legal requirements while taking care of everybody’s welfare....
Aside from being legally complex, child custody cases can be emotional and stressful. When you and your spouse or co-parent separate, one of the most crucial decisions you will make will most likely...
In California, a long separation does not grant you an automatic divorce. You have to go through the entire divorce process to be considered legally divorced. Once you file for divorce, the court gives you a six-month waiting period to reconsider your decision. This period runs from when the respondent receives the divorce notice, responds to it, or appears before the judge. A divorce attorney can help you understand why California law does not grant an automatic divorce after a long separation. They will also explain why a log...
The divorce process is challenging, especially when you are divorcing a challenging person or a sociopath. This is a person who manipulated, intimidated, or deceived you in your marriage and will...
Contemplating divorce can be emotionally demanding. You must consider emotional and practical issues and ask yourself whether you are doing the right thing. Luckily, you can initiate the divorce...
Adultery almost always has a devastating effect on a marriage. Most people consider it a massive betrayal and a violation of trust. Adultery, despite being one of the many factors that can trigger a...
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