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Can I do my own Divorce without any attorney?
Approximately 70% of divorce cases in California have at least one party who is self-represented, meaning they do not have an attorney. When you appear in a case without an attorney, you will be considered “pro per” which means you … Continue reading
Closing of Burbank Family Law Department
On April 1, 2012, the family law courtroom located in Department C of the Los Angeles Superior Court located at 300E Olive Ave, Burbank, California, 91502 was closed down. The closing of this courtroom, which was presided over by Judge R. Carlton … Continue reading
Posted in Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
Tagged burbank, child custody, court closing, court filing, divorce, family law, los angeles superior court
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Getting a Move Away Order for Child Custody in California
When one parent wants to move out of the area with the minor child in a custody case, they will usually need either the consent of the other parent, or they will need a court order granting the move away … Continue reading
Posted in Child Custody, Divorce, Parentage
Tagged california, child custody, child visitation, custody order, divorce, family law, los angeles, marriage, move away, out-of-state move, paternity
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Hardship Factors in Child Support case in California
A question that often arises in child support cases in California is whether or not a parent can claim a child from a different relationship as a hardship on their income when figuring in the guideline amount of support. The … Continue reading
Posted in Child Custody
Tagged california, child custody, child support, dissomaster, divorce, family law, guideline support, hardship factor, los angeles, paternity, self help
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What is Guideline Child Support in California?
If you are involved in a child support case in California, you are going to come across the term “guideline support” frequently. What guideline support means is that child support is calculated based on a state guideline formula that is … Continue reading
Posted in Child Support
Tagged california, child custody, child support, dissomaster, divorce, family law, guideline support, paternity
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Community Property and Separate Property in California
In a California Divorce, property division is based on the concepts of community and separate property. Community property is property that was acquired during marriage by the parties, and is equally split at the time of divorce. The way to … Continue reading
What Not To Do In A Child Custody Dispute
In Family Law, child custody disputes can be the most emotional types of cases. Parents involved often allow their emotions towards each other to dictate what direction they take the case in, which often leads to unnecessary court appearances and … Continue reading
Posted in Child Custody, Divorce, Marriage, Parentage
Tagged california, child custody, child visitation, dissolution, divorce, domestic violence, family law, los angeles, marriage, paternity, self help
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A Worst Case Scenario for a Child Custody Case
In Family Law, child custody matters can be the most difficult emotionally, and unfortunately, some parents will go to great lengths to cut the other parent out of the child’s life. A recent story in the Los Angeles Times ( … Continue reading
Posted in Child Custody, Divorce, Marriage
Tagged california, child custody, child visitation, dissolution, divorce, domestic violence, family law, los angeles, paternity
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McCourts reach possible settlement in ongoing Divorce
In the ongoing divorce of the McCourts played out in Los Angeles Superior Court, and involving the fate of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, a possible settlement has been reached over ownership of the baseball team, as reported by … Continue reading
Summary Dissolution: The Simplified Way to Getting Divorced in California
If you qualify, there is a simplified and more cost-efficient way to get divorced in California that a standard divorce petition. It is called Summary Dissolution of your marriage, and while it will not expedite your divorce action (you still … Continue reading
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