Under our common law system, case law is a constantly evolving part of the legal landscape for family law. This is intended to be the first in a regular series highlighting recent cases and their impact on family law in California. I will also include some commentary at the end about how this may impact families going through divorce.
Court
If you reside in California and are facing a divorce, you may be wondering what resources are available to you if you are worried about gaining custody of your children.
The Courthouse
When it comes to California child custody, going to court is always an option, however, it may not be your best option. If a divorce goes through
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Child support in California can be confusing and you may have heard some common beliefs that are inaccurate. Here are a few common misconceptions we encounter as San Diego divorce mediators.
1. You can’t mediate child support
In California, we use a formula to calculate child support. It is a formula that takes a handful of facts (income, time with
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As a San Diego Divorce Mediator for over ten years, I have worked with hundreds of couples and families. In each case I’ve been involved with, I’ve taken a lesson from it. While it’s important to note that every situation is different, these lessons have stuck with me. Read on for three lessons I’ve learned as a San Diego
Effective communication is essential for mediation. Without good communication, the mediation process can be unnecessarily protracted. Although good communication may be ideal, most divorcing couples find their interactions to be filled with hostility, emotionally draining and sometimes unproductive. There are ways to improve communication even in a divorce. Utilizing the tips outlined below can help […]
Are you conscious of how you are reacting? When we encounter a triggering stimulus, is it possible to avoid a negative reaction? Are there methods that would help someone figure out how to process their emotions prior to eliciting a response? Emotions can be difficult to control and feel nearly impossible to get a grip on during the divorce process.
Something I’m frequently asked about is child support in California. It’s important to know that child support is mandatory and there is a guideline formula that is used to calculate how much the amount is. The formula takes into consideration the number of children, the amount of time they spend with each parent, and the income of both parents.
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Mentally, emotionally and financially, divorce can take a toll on you and alter your view of dating after divorce. But it doesn’t have to!