Can a Spousal Support Order Be Modified in California? Spousal support is essentially the court’s way of balancing out the difference in two spouse’s incomes when they divorce. This is to ensure that one spouse isn’t left in financial ruin as a result of a divorce or separation. While spousal…
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Understanding Child Custody Laws in California
Understanding Child Custody Laws in California Child custody battles are difficult and can become a physical, emotional, and financial strain on families. Whether you’re a mother fighting for custody or a grandparent trying to uphold your rights to your grandchild, it’s essential that you understand California’s child custody laws and…
How Can a Prenuptial Agreement Help My Marriage?
How Can a Prenuptial Agreement Help My Marriage? Marriage is more than an official union recognized by the government. It’s also a legal and financial partnership. It bears significant responsibility, including forfeiting some of the independent freedoms that will be shared between you and your new spouse. This is where…
How to Recognize the Signs of Domestic Violence
How to Recognize the Signs of Domestic Violence Domestic violence is an issue that affects millions worldwide. It transcends age, race, gender, and social status. While most people recognize domestic violence as a physical act, it also can extend to emotional and psychological abuse. Sometimes, victims are able to recognize…
Guide to California Military Divorce
Guide to California Military Divorce San Diego is home to more than 115,000 active-duty service members in the Navy and Marine Corps, so it makes sense for a law firm to reach out to those service members by providing legal services aimed specifically at representing those San Diego residents. Bickford…
Understanding the Sensitivities of Same-Sex Divorces
Understanding the Sensitivities of Same-Sex Divorces California has been a trailblazer when it comes to recognizing same-sex couple rights, including same-sex marriage, which became legal in 2015. Despite the 10-year anniversary of the legalization of same-sex marriage, same-sex divorce is still met with challenges and must be handled with care,…
Should I Choose Mediation for My Divorce?
Should I Choose Mediation for My Divorce? Divorce in California can be extremely difficult. Whether the marriage lasted a few months or decades, there are a lot of emotions that can be involved during separation. When it comes to ending a marriage, there are many different options for carrying out…
Do I Need to Add a Moving Clause To My California Custody Agreement?
Do I Need to Add a Moving Clause To My California Custody Agreement? During a California divorce, it can be extremely difficult for couples to reach agreements on decisions related to the future of their children, such as issues related to child support, child custody, and visitation. This process can…
Unpredicted Tax Implications of Social Security Benefits and Property Arrangements During Divorce
Unpredicted Tax Implications of Social Security Benefits and Property Arrangements During Divorce If you are facing a divorce in California, you are likely primarily concerned about alimony payments, property division, and, if you have children, child support, custody, and visitation. However, there are many additional financial implications that should be…
Child Visitation and Custody Arrangements for Parents With Young Children
Child Visitation and Custody Arrangements for Parents With Young Children Couples getting divorced in California are likely thinking first and foremost about the impact their divorce will have on their children. Couples with young children will specifically have different aspects of family law to consider than those with older children,…