What Is the Punishment for Contempt of Court in Family Court?

In a California family case, a contempt of court order can be a powerful enforcement tool. It’s available to either spouse when the other refuses to comply with a court order. Below, we discuss the punishment for contempt of court in family cou… Read More
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Categories: Family Law

How to Prove Parental Alienation — and Put a Stop to It

Is your spouse alienating your child from you? What can you do to stop the abuse and finally see your child again? Unlike other forms of abuse, particularly physical abuse, alienation does not leave physical marks or scars. So how can you get law enf… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody

What to Know About Getting an Emergency Temporary Custody Order in California

The safety of your children is of the utmost importance, and any threat to their safety requires swift action. But you also must follow the proper legal procedures. Unfortunately, all too often parents make the fatal mistake of taking on their childr… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody

7 Tax Implications of Divorce

Tax considerations are rarely ever a driving force during divorce negotiations. But the tax implications of divorce can be significantly crippling for both spouses. This is especially true in regards to property distribution and spousal support. Fort… Read More
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Categories: Divorce

Divorce Debt: How Is Debt Divided in Divorce?

Divorce often requires that couples not only divide their marital property, but their debt as well. Most often, people get so wrapped up in who gets the house that they forget about divorce debt. So how is debt divided in divorce? Community property… Read More
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Categories: Divorce

How Can a Father Get Full Custody?

How can a father get full custody? This is a common question we get from clients. Unfortunately, the answer is never easy. There is no clear cut formula that guarantees a father will receive full custody. However, that doesn’t mean there aren&#… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody

Selling a House After a Divorce Agreement

During the divorce process, you may be confronted with a dilemma — do I keep my house during divorce, or can I sell it? Unfortunately, this question alone is often a huge source of stress for divorcing spouses. While keeping the family home can off… Read More
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Categories: Divorce

How Do I Buy Out a House From a Spouse?

When you go through divorce, you’ll be confronted with many decisions that affect your financial future. One of those decisions concerns the family home. Because many people hold strong attachments to their home, deciding whether to sell or kee… Read More
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Categories: Divorce

How to Prepare for a Custody Battle: 4 Steps to Keep in Mind

Retaining custody of your children requires taking several pre-emptive steps and learning key bits of information before child custody proceedings. In this article, we’ll examine how to prepare for a custody battle and improve your chances of w… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody

Court Ordered Drug Testing in Child Custody Cases

Unfortunately, substance abuse is a widespread issue in the United States. More often than not, drug and alcohol use forms the key backbone of many divorce cases. If you suspect your spouse of substance abuse and want a divorce, it is vital that you… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody