You’re thinking about divorce. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for a while, or maybe you’re just keeping your options on the table. No matter your circumstances, making the decision to hire an attorney for divorce is a big one—and it’s one you can’t afford to take lightly. Divorce is a complicated process, and if…
When you’re divorcing your spouse, you have the right to ask for spousal support. While every case is different, and there’s no way to predict how a judge will rule in an individual case, chances are good that if you need spousal support, the state of California will award it to you. What is Spousal…
When you initiate the divorce process, you’re supposed to let your spouse know—and you do that by service. California law says that you must give the other party formal notice that you’ve begun the legal process; the legal way to do that is by having him or her served with a copy of the same…
A contested divorce—one in which the two spouses can’t reach an agreement on something—isn’t as uncommon as you think, whether you’re in Stockton or a neighboring community. In fact, many couples have a tough time seeing eye-to-eye during the divorce process. While many contested divorces do end up becoming collaborative divorces, many people end up…
Child Support? When you’re going through a divorce, you need to think about custody. You also need to consider child support. This is true whether or not you’ve already hired a family court lawyer. Custody is something that you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse should discuss on your own. If possible, reach an agreement on it…
“I want a divorce.” If you’re here, you’ve either said it or heard it very recently. And you’re not alone. Some of the most common reasons couples split up, whether they’re married or dating, may be affecting you—and it may make it easier on you to know that others have experienced something similar. In our…
There’s no question about it: Divorce is tough. However, a collaborative divorce can make things easier on you, your soon-to-be ex-spouse, and your children. What is Collaborative Divorce? The term collaborative divorce refers to the process of resolving your differences together rather than fighting things out in court. It involves negotiation (and sometimes mediation) so…
If you’re like most people, you’ve heard the term grounds for divorce—but what does that really mean, and do you really need to pinpoint a specific reason before you divorce your spouse in California? While it’s typically best to ask an attorney who practices family law in Stockton about the specifics of your own case,…
Whether you’re thinking about filing for divorce or you’re already working on developing a parenting plan, one thing’s for certain: You need to have a financial plan in place. Most people who divorce in Stockton (and everywhere else, for that matter) notice a substantial change in circumstances, and that’s true whether they were part of…
Child support laws in California are different from those in other states, and the courts use a very specific set of guidelines to determine how much child support will change hands between parents. Typically, when a judge issues a custody order, he or she will also issue a child support order. For most people, it…
