Will the Judge Determine Custody and Visitation Based on My Child’s Wishes?

The court’s main concern will always be the best interests of the child in determining custody and visitation with your children. In general, a minor child will not have the right to choose which parent he/she will live with or the amount of time that the child will spend with each parent. Once the child…
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Spousal Support

Determination of spousal support is dependent on many factors that have been set out by Family Code §4320.  The factors, considered in total, allow the judge to make a determination of what would be fair in light of these factors, as well as the relative income of each party. Especially in long term marriages, it is important to…
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What is Mediation?

Even if you have a dispute that goes to a small claims court, though it's not as serious as going to Superior Court, it still is a court case in front of a judge. These can be long, arduous, frustrating and expensive. Instead of going this route, why not first try to solve your dispute in mediation?…
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