Tag: Children
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New California DVRO Laws (2025-2026): What Stockton Families Need to Know
Domestic violence is a serious issue, and California lawmakers are constantly refining the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA) to better protect survivors. If you are navigating a safety concern in San Joaquin County, staying informed about the latest legal protections for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs) is essential. This article addresses what you need to know about the process…
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Navigating Child Custody in California: Essential Insights
For worried parents, one of the most stressful aspects of divorce is how it will affect their child. This is especially true regarding custody. With your child’s well-being on the line, you want to be certain that the lawyer handling your case will fight for their best interest. At Maples Family Law, we understand these…
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Child Support in California
Parents have a legal responsibility to provide for their children, and these duties do not cease to exist just because your marriage dissolves. For couples with children, one of the most critical aspects of a divorce proceeding, is establishing an order of custody and financial support for that child. By putting the specifics of these…
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California Child Support
Divorce is complicated. Splitting a life into two parts is daunting enough all on its own, but—just like everything else in life—with children involved, things gets trickier. Between custody, and visitation schedules, there’s a lot to figure out when it comes to kids, and child support certainly isn’t cheap. If you’re a parent contemplating divorce, and you’re…
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Joint Custody
Child custody refers to a parent’s authority to care for their child, and, during divorce, a judge can assign these powers between spouses as joint custody, or to only one parent in sole custody. The division of such rights can be quite complicated, and couples should not try to resolve these matters on their own.…
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Negative Effects of Divorce on Children: What You Need to Know
Are there negative effects of divorce on children? What about when they’re very young – like toddlers – or teens? Are there different effects across different age groups? Here’s what you need to know. Negative Effects of Divorce on Children: What You Need to Know While no two people will deal with divorce in exactly…
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Halloween During Divorce: How to Help Your Kids
If you’re like most parents, the only thing you want for your kids is their happiness – and when the holidays start to roll around, you worry a little bit (or a lot) more. The holiday season is right around the corner, and if you’re going through a divorce, or if you’ve just received your…
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Co-Parenting Definition, Explanations and Guide
Co-parenting can be really tough, especially when you and your spouse have had a contentious divorce. However, you’re better able to do it if you know the official co-parenting definition, you can see real-world examples, and you have tips that will make you more successful. Fortunately, we’re here to give you all three. Co-Parenting Definition,…
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3 Reasons You Should NEVER Involve Your Kids in Your Divorce
Like most parents, you want the best for your children – and that includes making sure they come out of your divorce as healthy and happy as possible. To help ensure that, there’s one thing you should never do. You should never involve your children in your divorce. So what does that mean? How can…
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The Long-Term Effects of Divorce on Children
If you’re like many parents considering a marital split, you’re wondering about the long-term effects of divorce on children. The good news: The vast majority of children are perfectly fine. Some experience a few bumps in the road – but with the right parental attention and, in some cases, counseling or therapy, they’re fine, too.…
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