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Unfair Child Support Payments: Your Legal Options

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In California child support payments are calculated based on a formula provided in the Family Code section 4055,  which is presumed to protect the child’s best interest. However, this is a rebuttable presumption, and the parent has a right to prove to the court that the formula would be unjust or inappropriate in their particular case. Cal. Fam. Code § 4057.  A court may decide to vary from the statutory guideline in exceptional circumstances such as, when a person qualifies for a ...
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Child Custody: Your Options if Your Child is in Danger

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For some parents, co-parenting comes with the terrible reality that the person a child needs protection from is the other parent. When a parent is engaged in actions that endanger your child having changes made to parenting time and the child custody arrangement is crucial.  What Can I Do? Protecting children and their right to be safe and free from abuse is the court's “primary concern”. In cases where children are involved, the court aims to ensure that they have regular and ongoin...
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The Rights of Grandparents in Custody Cases in California

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California law recognizes the critical role grandparents often play in the lives of their grandchildren. However, a child's parents typically have the right to decide if their child will see their grandparents. There are limited circumstances where grandparents can assert their rights to maintain a relationship with their grandchildren or, in some cases, seek custody. Parties on all sides of a grandparent custody or visitation dispute should seek counsel from a child custody attorney. Grandp...
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High Conflict in Child Custody Disputes and Parental Alienation

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It is important for children to have healthy, strong relationships with both parents and to have positive images of both of their parents. During high-conflict custody disputes, parents can occasionally forget this, and some make the poor choice to weaponize their children during the process. This is an issue that family courts have struggled with for years and take very seriously. If, during your high-conflict custody disputes, you notice that the other parent is intentionally and successfully ...
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Factors in Relocation Custody Cases

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Relocation custody cases, also known as "move-away" cases, can be some of the most challenging and emotionally charged disputes in family law. If you are considering pursuing relocation with your child, or if the other parent is pursuing relocation that will impact your time with the child, it is critical to work with a child custody attorney.In California, courts carefully evaluate various factors to determine whether the move is in the child's best interest. Here are the key factors considered...
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How to Prepare for Your Child Custody Hearing

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Preparing for a child custody hearing can be a daunting and emotional experience. Thoroughly preparing ahead of the hearing with the help of a child custody attorney can make a big difference in the ultimate outcome of your case.Here are key steps to help you prepare for your child custody hearing:1. Understand the Process & ProceduresOne of the most emotionally taxing parts of navigating a custody battle is the uncertainty. The process can be long and involve a lot of steps, often leaving p...
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Dividing Property in a High-Conflict Divorce

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Dividing Property in a High-Conflict Divorce Going through a divorce can be a stressful and emotional experience. One of the most contentious issues can be the division of property. Having a divorce lawyer in your corner throughout the process is key, especially in high-conflict situations.  California’s 50/50 Law California follows the 50/50 law, otherwise known as “community property.” This means that all assets and debts acquired during the marriage are considered joint property and are typ...
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The Divorce Process in California

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The Divorce Process in California The First Step in Getting a Divorce in California   If you're considering getting a divorce in California, the first step is to make sure that California is the appropriate state for filing for divorce. To have your divorce case heard in a California court, at least one party must have been a resident of California for at least six months and a resident of the county where the case is filed for three months. If you haven't lived in California for that dura...
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