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Child Custody and Support During Military Parent’s Temporary Absence

October 12, 2023
Child custody proceedings, whether incident to a divorce or if the parents were never married, can be complica...
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Can Child Support Arrears Be Dismissed? Here’s the Deal...

July 17, 2023
Under the laws of the State of California, a parent has the rights and responsibilities to provide for their m...
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Military Divorce: Child Support

May 23, 2023
How does the San Diego Court Make Child Support Orders? California has a statewide uniform guideline for child...
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How Is Custody In San Diego County Unique?

March 30, 2023
Whether you are in the middle of a child custody proceeding or thinking of filing a motion for custody in San ...
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Ask a Lawyer: How Far Can a Parent Move with Joint Custody?

March 09, 2022
If you share a child or children with a former spouse or have current custody orders, moving is not as easy as...
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How Does Marital Abandonment Affect Divorce Issues?

December 22, 2020
Your marriage has been breaking down for months and your spouse packs a bag and leaves. Later, he or she conta...
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U.S. Passport Denials for Past-Due Child Support

June 22, 2020
Many parents enjoy traveling, especially when doing so involves exploring a new country or traveling overseas....
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Beware: Child Support Arrears Can Impact Your New Marriage

March 18, 2020
In the United States, a significant number of first marriages end in divorce. Unfortunately, the chances of di...
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Can Mothers Seek Child Support Without Establishing Paternity?

January 20, 2020
Are you an unmarried mother who wants to know if you can get the court to issue a child support order without ...
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Does Child Support Come Out of Workers’ Compensation?

December 08, 2019
Workers’ compensation benefits are paid to workers who were injured in a work-related accident or who are suff...
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Does Adultery Impact Child Custody in California?

November 20, 2019
Adultery impacts countless relationships and, in many cases, can be a sign that divorce is looming. As spouses...
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Child Custody Conflict? How the Courts Look at It

October 21, 2019
Child custody is a very important issue. It doesn’t matter if you’re legally separating, filing for divorce, o...
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Understanding Why the Courts Prioritize the Primary Caregiver

October 14, 2019
When a California family court judge makes child custody and visitation orders, they take many factors into ac...
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Cheating Spouses Leaving Digital Trails

August 23, 2019
Spouses can get divorced for an infinite number of reasons. A common reason often cited by divorcing couples i...
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When Can My Child Decide Which Parent to Live With?

March 15, 2019
At what age can a child decide which parent to live with in California? If you are in the process of divorce o...
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Passports for Minor Children

June 01, 2018
In order to travel outside of the United States, a passport is required for all United States citizens. The pr...
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When and How to Seek a Child's Input in a Custody Dispute

May 24, 2018
A child custody battle can be a difficult time for the entire family. The last thing a parent wants to do is d...
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What Expenses Does Child Support Cover?

September 19, 2016
Under California Family Code section 4053, child support orders are calculated to cover all the costs of raisi...
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What is Family Court Services?

April 11, 2016
Family Court Services (FCS) mediation is an informal process required by the court for any parties that are di...
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Setting Aside a Child Support Order from DCSS

February 17, 2016
Whenever a parent or child is receiving cash aid through a State of California government cash assistance (wel...
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Can I Waive Child Support?

November 14, 2015
Parents often ask if it’s possible to waive child support from their ex-spouse.
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