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Stockton Divorce Law Blog

Must I stick with a mediator through my whole divorce?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 3, 2015 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Divorce, whether through a courtroom hearing or a mediated session, can be stressful. In either arena, a Stockton resident may feel as though he is fighting with a system that does not meet or that perhaps does not fully understand his or her needs. When a divorcing...

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Alimony awards can differ based on marriage-related factors

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jun 26, 2015 | Alimony, Firm News

The length of a marriage is not determinative of whether that union will end in divorce. While it may seem that many new California marriages succumb to the divorce process, later-in-life divorces also occur and pull apart the lives of individuals who have been bound...

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Advantages and disadvantages exist with joint child custody

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jun 19, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News

Earlier this year, this Stockton family law blog examined the benefits and drawbacks of sole custody arrangements of children. In some scenarios, it can serve a child's best interests if only one of his parents is making decisions about his or her upbringing and is...

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Challenges are not uncommon during a high asset divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jun 12, 2015 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

There is no doubt that California has more than a few residents of exceedingly high wealth. Several of the state's major cities serve as international hubs for industries such as technology and entertainment. With power players and industry leaders living and working...

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Does child support factor in a custodial parent’s income?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jun 5, 2015 | Child Support, Firm News

There are many ways that a child's custody may be divided in the wake of his or her parents' divorce. In California, a child may share their time between two households or they may spend the majority of their time with one parent and only visit with the other. In...

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California man works to change state’s alimony system

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 29, 2015 | Alimony, Firm News

In previous generations, American women mostly stayed out of the workforce after marriage, but today many mothers balance family life with employment. In some families, women are the sole income providers, and in others both spouses work outside the home. Critics of...

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Litigation a better option than mediation for some divorces?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 22, 2015 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

This California family law blog has used prior posts to discuss the many positive factors that can influence individuals to choose divorce mediation. With lower general costs and more cooperation than is usually experienced in traditional divorces, mediated divorces...

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Can California grandparents get visitation with their grandkids?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 15, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News

There are several life events that can cause families to break apart. The divorce of parents can create rifts between former in-laws, and the stress of such events can filter down to the relationships that exist between grandparents and their grandchildren. The death...

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Choose legal professionals that understand divorce mediation

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | May 8, 2015 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

All throughout San Joaquin County there are professionals who work in a variety of fields. There are doctors and mechanics, pharmacists and bankers, and hundreds of others who work in diverse industries. Individuals who are looking for products or services can...

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A later-in-life divorce may affect your finances

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Apr 29, 2015 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

Divorce can happen at any stage of a San Joaquin County couple's marriage. The partners to the relationship may discover shortly after tying the knot that they are not compatible as a married couple. The discovery that they should not be married may not occur until...

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