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Sacramento Family Law Blog
What does California consider child abandonment?
In some situations, child abandonment is obvious, leaving little room for interpretation of a parent’s intent. In others, however, abandonment is not so clear cut, and you may have to prove to the courts that abandonment took place. If you suspect that your child’s...
Take a united front when telling your kids about divorce
In most situations, going through a divorce is challenging, and having kids makes it even more difficult. However, no matter what your current relationship is with your spouse, it is important to put aside your differences when sharing with your children that you are...
Focusing on the positive side of divorce
Ending your marriage could rank among the toughest decisions in your life, and you could have negative ideas come to mind when you think about the divorce process. From stress due to child custody, financial hurdles and legal challenges, splitting up with a spouse can...
Could missing child support payments jeopardize your passport?
It is crucial to recognize the wide variety of challenges that you could face if you miss child support payments, from license suspension to the threat of time behind bars. In addition, you should look into the possibility of passport denial or revocation and...
Can a history of mental illness impact child custody matters?
Child custody matters are rarely easy to solve because there are so many factors involved that the court must consider. The priority of the court is the well-being of the child. However, because the court must rely on outside people and testimony to determine what is...
How can an angry spouse complicate your divorce?
Even under ideal circumstances, divorce rarely is an easy process for anyone. If your soon-to-be ex-spouse wants to make your life miserable, though, you can expect your divorce to be one of the more trying times of your life. This might be especially true if your...
What are community and separate properties?
When going through divorce, you likely have questions about your assets. After all, most people feel the biggest concern regarding asset division. How do you know what property you get to keep? What sort of property is up for division? Separate property As The...
Preserving mental and emotional health during divorce
A person's mental and emotional wellness can suffer immensely during a divorce. Sadly, the facts of such difficulties can even become weapons in the battle over child custody and property. Mental health struggles are commonplace and nothing to feel shame over. In...
Do you need a custody investigation?
Settling child custody and visitation can be more complex than it seems in some cases. When you have reservations or concerns about the other parent’s ability to care for the children, you need to address those concerns before finalizing the custody and visitation...

