Is the other parent not allowing you to see your children? If you have an existing California court order for child custody & visitation and it is specific, you can ask the police to enforce the order or you can file a Contempt order which would address the non-compliance of the other parent. … Read more about Having Trouble Seeing Your Children?
Legal Separation in California
A Legal Separation is not required in order to file for Divorce in California. In addition, California Divorce laws do not require parties to be separated for a period of time in order to file for Divorce. California Divorce laws do require a 'date of separation' and that is the date that the … Read more about Legal Separation in California
Legal Separation or Divorce?
In California, it is not necessary to do a Legal Separation in order to Divorce. In most cases, those who wish to divorce live separately. At times, couples may live in the same home, but do not live together as husband and wife. In any case, the date of separation is very important and needs to … Read more about Legal Separation or Divorce?
What is Limited Scope and How is it Used in California?
In California, the 'limited scope' law can be used for both family law and civil matters . This law basically gives lawyers the ability to help people with partial or specific legal tasks, based on a contractual agreement, and charge a flat fee for the service. Limited scope can be used for family … Read more about What is Limited Scope and How is it Used in California?
How to Change Child Custody, Visitation and Support
If there is an existing action such as a Divorce, Legal Separation or Paternity Action, you may file an Order to Show Cause for temporary orders for child custody, visitation and support. These orders can be modified at the Divorce, Legal Separation or Paternity Action trial or by subsequent Orders … Read more about How to Change Child Custody, Visitation and Support
What is Legal Separation?
In California, couples do not have to file for Legal Separation in order to Divorce—one party can simply file for Divorce. However, some couples do not wish to file for Divorce and may file for a Legal Separation for a number of reasons. 1. One's religious beliefs may not allow for Divorce. 2. … Read more about What is Legal Separation?
What is an Annulment?
An Annulment voids the marriage as if it never took place. The similarity between an Annulment and a Divorce is that at the end of both processes, the parties can remarry. However, that’s where the similarities end. Divorce in California does NOT require grounds. Annulment in California DOES require … Read more about What is an Annulment?
