The industries that Californians work in are incredibly varied. While some people make their livings working in offices and firms, others work with the land and spend their days outdoors. Yet others hold high profile professions in the entertainment and sports worlds...
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What is divorce mediation?
If you have contemplated divorce, then you may have encountered the terms "divorce mediation" and "divorce mediator" in your for information. You may not be familiar with what divorce mediation entails and whether it could be beneficial to your particular divorce...
August is Child Support Awareness Month
Almost two decades ago, then President Bill Clinton proclaimed that August would be nationally recognized as Child Support Awareness Month. Child Support Awareness Month serves two general purposes by both acknowledging the good work of supportive parents while...
What will a CA court consider in granting spousal support?
Individuals in Stockton who go through divorce may find themselves worrying about many things as their marriages end. Some may fear how their kids will be affected. Others may be concerned about how their emotions will hold up under the stress of the process. Still...
Facebook updates catch parents avoiding child support payments
Many California parents use social media tools like Facebook and Twitter. Some do so to keep up with their technologically-savvy kids, while others use it to keep in touch with their own family and social contacts. Different parents have different levels of comfort...
Divorce mediation used even after marriage ends
Divorce mediation is a useful tool for some California couples who cannot agree on matters related to ending their marriages. While some couples are able to complete their divorces without assistance beyond their attorneys, others require additional support during the...
Division of marital debts may not survive death
Many California couples who go through divorce find themselves focused on the tangible and intangible assets they shared with their spouses during the property division phase of their separations. Some forget that in addition to those assets they must also divide...
Divorce mediation may be a good option for many couples
Mediation as part of the divorce process may be an important option to consider. Mediated divorce settlements can cost half as much and take half as much time. It is important to keep in mind that most divorces end in a settlement anyway. The process of arriving at a...
Do mothers and fathers always get equal child custody time?
Summer is here and many California families are enjoying the chance to take vacations. With children out of school some moms and dads are reducing their hours at work in order to spend valuable time with their kids. However, not all families are able to be together...
Celebrity split leads to high net worth divorce
Though many Californians work through the difficult emotions that appear during divorce, few have to put up with the level of scrutiny celebrities must endure when their marriages end. With expectant fans watching to see how they will manage their personal affairs,...
