Temecula Divorce Blog
Posted on Apr 27, 2013
Generally, the largest single asset a couple has is their house. If you are divorcing, you may be wondering what happens to the house. The simplest way to divide it is to list and sell the home and ...
Continue reading "Who gets the House?" »
Posted on Apr 9, 2013
Sometimes, an unhappy spouse conjures up the idea that filing for divorce will straighten out their spouse. No matter how hard a person tries, they just cannot get their spouse to "act" the ...
Continue reading "Divorce as a Threat" »
Posted on Mar 22, 2013
Let's face it, couples don't want to go through divorce if it isn't necessary, yet those who make the ultimate decision to split may try marital counseling first. When one spouse wants to ...
Continue reading "Divorce and Counseling" »
Posted on Mar 10, 2013
People facing Domestic Violence abuse deal with emotional and financial issues after reporting. In cases where the violence has gotten out of hand and law enforcement is called to the house, an arrest ...
Continue reading "Domestic Violence - The Impact" »
Posted on Feb 25, 2013
When seeking to obtain a spousal support award, your work status at the time of divorce plays a large factor. Our judges are versed in alimony decisions and will raise an eyebrow at litigants who ...
Continue reading "Divorce and Unemployment" »
Posted on Feb 15, 2013
A Picture is worth a thousand words but divorce changes the old adage a little to "dollars" rather than "words". In Divorce, a photograph of valuable property can mean hundreds or ...
Continue reading "Photo Evidence - Get Yours Now!" »
Posted on Feb 7, 2013
Planning for Divorce can take time. When you know a divorce is apporaching there are various ways of obtaining financial information that can be extremely beneficial in the event of court battle. For ...
Continue reading "Planning Ahead for Divorce" »
Posted on Jan 25, 2013
If ever there was anything I could present to anyone facing a new California divorce case it would have to be the information you are about to read. You are probably getting advice from everyone who ...
Continue reading "The Top Ten Mistakes People Make in Divorce" »
Posted on Jan 16, 2013
I once heard a lawyer say if your ex tells you to use their attorney, smile and run (don't walk) out to find competent legal counsel for yourself. This is one of our listed most common mistakes in ...
Continue reading "When Not to Listen to Your Ex" »
Posted on Jan 4, 2013
If you are divorcing with children, facing holidays and special events can be a struggle. The reason is two fold. One is the emotional level due to remembering prior holidays such as Christmas and ...
Continue reading "Holidays and Child Visitation Schedules" »
Posted on Dec 28, 2012
In child custody disputes, a parent may think it would just be easier to have sole custody and keep the other parent out of their life. Think again if this is your thought process. While a break up ...
Continue reading "Sentenced to Sole Custody" »
Posted on Dec 20, 2012
Divorce on its own is difficult for most people due to the height of emotions involved. There really is no win or lose - Your choice in a family law attorney should be based on experience, strategy, ...
Continue reading "The Ultimate Decision in Divorce" »
Posted on Dec 11, 2012
In a divorce with children, unless you have sole custody until the children turn 18, verbal contact with your ex is destined and when it comes to your child's welfare, it's actually necessary. ...
Continue reading "Cooperative Communication" »
Posted on Dec 6, 2012
California Family Code §2320 addresses the residency requirements in a California divorce indicating that a final judgment will not be entered into without one party to the divorce action having ...
Continue reading "California Divorce Residency Requirements" »
Posted on Nov 20, 2012
Under Family Code Section 17520 an individual's driving privilege can be suspended for not paying child support. This includes all drivers' license classifications (non-commercial and ...
Continue reading "Losing your Drivers License Due to Child Support" »
Posted on Nov 16, 2012
We are often asked why a person facing divorce should hire a skilled divorce attorney and not just pay a Paralegal to prepare forms. The answer is simple. If you have a long term marriage, assets, ...
Continue reading "Lawyer vs. Paralegal" »
Posted on Nov 13, 2012
If you are reading this and believe you are a victim of domestic violence, most likely you are. According to the FBI, 1 out of 4 women is a victim of domestic violence at least once in her lifetime. ...
Continue reading "Domestic Violence - There's No Excuse" »
Posted on Nov 7, 2012
When a Child Support case is open, a case is submitted to the state Credit Reporting System 60 days after the first child support payment was due or a case is opened with an exisiting order. Family ...
Continue reading "Child Support Reports to Credit Agencies" »
Posted on Oct 30, 2012
Divorce is equivalent to death, and war, depending how you handle it. You can see things that are too much to bear, and hear things you thought you would never hear. The emotional loss through divorce ...
Continue reading "Turbulent Times in Divorce" »
Posted on Oct 25, 2012
When a child custody matter ensues, our courts schedule Mediation to take place with a mediator who is assigned to evaulate and recommend custody of the children. Generally, the Mediator is not ...
Continue reading "Custody Mediation" »
Posted on Oct 23, 2012
When facing a paternity matter relating to fatherhood, if the parents are not married, paternity needs to be established so the rights of the mother, father and child addressed. If the father is in ...
Continue reading "DNA Testing - Who's the Daddy?" »
Posted on Oct 12, 2012
Under Family Code Section 2045 (a) a court may make orders on a motion concerning the temporary use, possession, and control of the parties' real or personal property. Generally, automatic ...
Continue reading "Don't Sell Assets During Divorce" »
Posted on Oct 4, 2012
In a Divorce proceeding, certain restraining orders are in effect under Family Code Section 2040. The cost of Insurance is ever increasing. When going through Divorce you may be looking for ways to ...
Continue reading "Don't Cancel the Insurance" »
Posted on Sep 19, 2012
Bifurcation of Marriage When a Bifurcation of Marriage occurs in Dissolution, it grants a status only. This terminates the marriage or marital status however, leaves all other matters which are ...
Continue reading "Bifurcation" »
Posted on Sep 7, 2012
Generally there are two sides to the support battle. The non- paying spouse may argue that the paying spouse has deliberately hidden or suppressed income. The paying party may argue that the parent ...
Continue reading "Imputing Income" »