The emotional status of children is a crucial issue in many California divorces. If the mental health of a child is disputed by the parents or if the court has other reasons to inquire, the court may order a child custody evaluation. Judges use the evaluations to...
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Month: March 2018
Understanding the right to reimbursement in a California divorce
Most Californians who are considering divorce understand that assets acquired during the marriage must be divided equally between the spouses. One of the important exceptions to this rule is the so-called right to reimbursement. This rule states that if a spouse...
Resolving “move away” custody issues
California law requires parents involved in a divorce to submit a jointly drafted parenting plan to the court. Working out a child custody and visitation plan can be an arduous task for one or both parents. Regardless of the effort invested by the parents, such a plan...
Getting your ex-spouse to pay attorneys’ fees in the divorce
One of the most common questions individuals ask when they are seeking a divorce is how will the attorney's fees be paid. In most civil cases, courts follow the so-called American rule and require the parties to pay their respective attorneys' fees. The same rule...
Can mediation help a high-value divorce?
When it comes to divorce in Sacramento area, the more money and property involved, the more challenging the separation process. Many high-value couples do not realize that the moment they file their divorce papers, their situation becomes public. Privacy can be a very...
Rep. Darrell Issa may be pulled into fellow congressman’s divorce
Contested divorces often ensnare friends and business associates of one or both parties. Rarely, however, does a divorce pit one congressman against another. This unusual spectacle is now unfolding as Ohio Rep. Michael Turner is attempting to compel California Rep....