Tag Archives: Family Law orange county

Hiring a Mediator for Divorce

If you are looking to hire someone to mediate your divorce it is important to know what the mediation process entails. Mediation is different that a traditional divorce. For a mediation session, both parties must agree to voluntarily attend. The goal for the mediation sessions are for the parties involved to reach an amicable agreement in regards to…
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How is Child Custody Determined in a Divorce?

In what ways can child custody be determined in divorce? There are essentially five ways in which child custody can be determined during a divorce. 1. Child custody can be agreed upon by the parents on their own. 2. Child custody can be agreed upon with third party settlements. 3. Child custody can be decided…
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How Do I Qualify for Summary Dissolution?

A summary dissolution is an appealing option for many couples who wish to file for divorce. This kind of dissolution may avoid the costly expenses of trial and allow for a more convenient, cheaper, and amicable divorce. However, there are several criteria the couple must meet. The standards include; no children in the marriage, short…
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Modifying Child Support

If there has already been a judgement regarding child support you will need to speak with a legal representative regarding the modification of child support. Modifying child support will reduce the payment a party is required to make due to change of circumstance and an inability to pay. When attempting to modify support you will…
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Divorce friendly states?

Here is an interesting topic, which states are the most accepting of divorce? When filing for divorce some may think would it be easier if I filed for divorce elsewhere? The following paragraphs give a couple statistics that you may  find surprising. California residents may or may not be surprised to find that California is…
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Same Sex Marriage and Family Law

A highly disputed issue of marriage is the union of marriage between the same sex. Society has recently become more accustomed to same sex marriages. If same sex marriage is permitted in California the laws of family law will change according to these modifications. As of now the California Supreme Court has not legalized same…
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Divorce During the Holiday Season

Divorce is stressful in itself, the holiday season may produce additional stress. It is important for the parents to remember what is in the child's best interest. Often it is easy to get caught up in the divorce dispute but don't lose sight of what is truly important. Here are some strategies for managing your…
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Celebrity Divorces

One of the hot topics in the media in the past month is the divorce between Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore. These two were married for six years and have been in the media spotlight. Ashton Kutcher known for movies such as the Guardian and a popular show you may have heard of That 70's…
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When to seek Mediation?

Mediation is used to resolve conflicts between parties. Choosing to use mediation as a method of conflict resolution is based on preference. This may be an option if you would like to resolve the conflict in a less costly manner. In addition, this may be a great option to consider before matters escalate. The mediation…
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