Alternatives to a Court Battle in California For many divorcing parents, reaching an agreement on child custody and support can be difficult. However, it’s usually not necessary to go through a contentious court battle in California. Parents may reach an agreement...
What Is Voluntary Impoverishment in Child Support Cases? It is not uncommon for parents who are subject to child support orders in California to employ a strategy of voluntary impoverishment to avoid their obligations. Voluntary impoverishment refers to a situation in...
What Is Form FL-192? Form FL-192 is the California Judicial Council's Notice of Rights and Responsibilities Regarding Health-Care Costs and Reimbursement. Family law court orders and parental agreements often include provisions requiring parents to share uninsured...
Being a single parent is challenging, especially if you previously shared parenting duties with a former spouse. You have to transition from sharing daily tasks to making every decision for your child. It’s stressful and usually overwhelming. One of the most...
Understanding and Overcoming "Dad-Shaming" After Divorce There is a common misconception that only mothers receive criticism for their parenting style. However, fathers also receive judgment for their parental decisions and how they choose to tackle the parenting...
Why Child Support Agreements Often Need a Second Look A difficult obstacle to overcome in Family Court is the contentious issue of child support.Often both parents want to support their children, but may disagree on the best way.Reaching an agreement that works for...
Many of the almost 40 million people around the country who rely on benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are children. Research into childhood poverty in California and throughout the United States reveals that children are far more likely to...
