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Will Spousal Support be paid in my Divorce Case?

Is Spousal Support Required? Spousal support is not always required. When spousal support is required, it is determined by a number of factors. Ultimately, spousal support is at the court’s discretion as required by the dictates of justice and equity; however, generally spousal support seeks to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage …

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How a Divorce Attorney Will Assist You in Completing Your Case

Divorce is defined as the dissolution of a marriage in the presence of a court. If the California divorce is not certified by the court then it is not considered a legal divorce. Once a couple completes a divorce they are free to marry anyone else of their choosing. Divorce not only affects the man …

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Courts Have the Power to Restrict Parents Speech

AN ORDER RESTRAINING A PARENT FROM “INTERFERING” WITH THE OTHER PARENT’S PARENTING TIME IS NEITHER AMBIGUOUS NOR UNCONSTITUTIONALLY OVERBROAD. In family law cases, courts have the power to restrict speech to promote the welfare of the children. Irmo Hartmann (2010) ___ Cal.App.4th ___(CA 2/6 – Opinion filed June 23, 2010) In a recent divorce and …

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Divorce Clustering – Are You at Risk?

The increased incidence of divorce among those whose friends or family are divorced. According to a new study, reported by Tracy McVeigh in The Observer, divorce is catching: The researchers have called it “divorce clustering” and say that a split up between immediate friends increases your own chances of getting divorced by 75%. The effect …

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California Marriage, Family, and Divorce Facts and Statistics

You’ll find more than just California marriage and divorce rates here. We’ve compiled a thorough list of California marriage, family, and divorce facts and statistics from only trusted sources. Fact: California established its first divorce law in 1851, which stated that the grounds for divorce included impotence, adultery, extreme cruelty, desertion or neglect, habitual intemperance, …

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Signs You Need to Find a New Divorce Lawyer

Firing your divorce lawyer is not as complicated as you might think. Just look at the divorce of Siohvaughn Wade, the estranged wife of Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade. Siohvaughn has fired nine divorce lawyers in a little more than two years. All joking aside, don’t take firing a divorce lawyer lightly. You should only …

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10 Best Lunch Spots Near Orange County Courthouse

Hoping to grab a bite before your meet with your attorney at the courthouse? Just getting out of court and need a resting spot before you return home and fight that traffic? Don’t want to deal with the crowds at the justice center cafeteria? Try one of these 10 lunch spots near the Lamoreaux Justice …

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Hire a hit man to murder your spouse, go directly to jail. . Do not collect $200.00!!

Schwarzenegger Approves Spouse Protection Bill Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a bill to protect men and women from vengeful spouses. The governor on Friday signed AB2674 by Assemblyman Marty Block, a Democrat from San Diego. It says that spouses who solicit the murder of their husband or wife are not entitled to collect benefits in …

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A Celebrity Divorce Dictionary, Part 2

This is the second post in a series of posts about divorce and celebrity magazines designed to help you understand all that divorce jargon the magazines throw around. Co-Parenting – People magazine reported that the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Milan, and his wife, Illusion, will divorce after sixteen years of marriage. The official announcement stated that …

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When It’s Time To Announce Your Divorce

The conversation you have with friends and family members announcing your divorce ranks among the most difficult conversations you will have in your lifetime. However, there comes a point when it has to be done, no matter how difficult. When you do announce your divorce, keep the following advice in mind. If you have children, …

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20 Recommended Books on Divorce

We recommend our clients and friends who deal with divorce focus on getting all the help they need, be it from an attorney, counselor, friends, and, of course, books. We have read or heard good things about each of the following books (Best books on divorce are not listed in any particular order). Grieving and …

Tax Tips for the Newly Divorced

Now that you are single again (or about to be single again), it’s time to take another look at your finances and the tax implications of your choices. The following tips make sure you follow the law and also help you to save money. Filing a Tax Return You will need to gather and copy …

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