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Posted on Oct 18, 2012
One of the issues that must commonly be addressed in divorce is that of spousal support One spouse may be entitled to long-term support if the couple has been married for longer than ten years, but ...
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Posted on Oct 16, 2012
The San Diego Superior Court released a notice recently informing all litigants that it will no longer provide a court reporter during court proceedings. This massive change is in an effort to meet ...
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Posted on Oct 15, 2012
A recent study published by the United States Census Bureau suggests that you may have a better chance at a longer marriage if you reside in the northeastern part of the country. New Jersey had the ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2012
Most clients come to us with the assumption that "I get what's in my name and my spouse gets what's in their name." This is not necessarily true. California recognizes that both ...
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Posted on Oct 12, 2012
Upon filing and serving a Summons and Petition for dissolution both parties are automatically restrained from the following actions: 1. Removing the minor child(ren) from the state without prior ...
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Posted on Oct 10, 2012
To file for divorce (aka dissolution) in California, you must meet the residency requirements. To do so, you must live in the state for six months and the county for three months immediately prior to ...
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Posted on Oct 9, 2012
In California, you may request a dissolution of marriage based upon one of two grounds: 1. Irreconcilable differences 2. Incurable insanity To file based upon irreconcilable differences, all you have ...
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Posted on Sep 28, 2012
A recent study showed that both men and women who are between the ages of 20-24 are more likely to get divorced. The next highest age group for women was those under 20, while for the men it was those ...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2012
If you are currently paying child support for a child from a previous relationship and are unsure how you will be able to add additional support payments for another child, it is important that you ...
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Posted on Sep 26, 2012
A recent article in the Huffington Post discusses research from the American Sociological Association claiming that some Americans delay their divorce due to economic reasons. The study looked at ...
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Posted on Sep 19, 2012
A bill that would have legalized gay marriage in Australia was rejected on Wednesday after the House of Representatives voted 98-42 against the legislation. This is the first of four bills introduced ...
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Posted on Sep 18, 2012
An associate attorney at Claery & Green, LLP received favorable results for their client recently. The client was granted his request for a move away to Connecticut with the minor child after a ...
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Posted on Sep 13, 2012
Most people have the common misconception that a marriage can be annulled (aka nullity of marriage) if you've only been married a few days. In California, this is not a proper legal basis to annul ...
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Posted on Sep 12, 2012
Claery & Green, LLP can offer you assistance with your family law matter in Orange County. The Orange County Superior Court system requires all family law matters to be filed at the Lamoreaux ...
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Posted on Aug 30, 2012
Due to ongoing budget cuts, the business offices at all San Diego Superior Courts will close at 12:00 p.m. every Friday, effective September 3, 2012. Litigants should keep this in mind when ...
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Posted on Aug 29, 2012
When asking the court for a move away order, there are very particular factors the Judge will consider. Here are a few: (a) Children's interest in stability and continuity in the custodial ...
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Posted on Aug 28, 2012
Being a step-parent is an important role in a child's life. Understanding the impact you have on the child, as well as your relationship with both parents, is essential. Here are a few tips to ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2012
Studies show that common causes of divorce include: · Lack of communication · Finances · Infidelity · Difference in expectations · Substance Abuse It is important to ...
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Posted on Aug 22, 2012
In San Diego County, any party with a child custody and/or visitation dispute is required to first attend mediation with the other party. This is done through Family Court Services (aka ...
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Posted on Aug 20, 2012
Parents often want to modify a child custody order, especially if the current order is negatively affecting the child. If you have a final custody determination in place, you must show the court that ...
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Posted on Aug 13, 2012
If you are in a registered domestic partnership, you can dissolve the partnership through the Superior Court. However, you may also qualify to terminate your domestic partnership with the Secretary of ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2012
Clients often ask if the children can leave the state when they have a pending dissolution or child custody matter. The answer is no. If you have an open action with the Superior Court of California, ...
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Posted on Aug 6, 2012
Those looking to dissolve both their domestic partnership and valid same-sex marriage can now do so in one action with the California Superior Court. The Petition has now been updated so parties ...
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Posted on Aug 2, 2012
It is very common for factors that affect child support to change. As a result, the monthly child support amount may change as well. If you are the parent paying child support and these changes are in ...
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Posted on Aug 1, 2012
One of the most important aspects of our job is ensuring that the best interests of the children involved are met. Much too often parents use their children as a bargaining tool while going through a ...
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