Posted by Lawyer - Erik W. Newton on January 16, 2013
What do you do when your marriage is falling apart but the concept of divorce is unacceptable? The answer might be “legal separation.” Divorce isn’t really for everyone; often for spiritual or other personal reasons, a couple will prefer a legal separation as an option to a separation. A legal separation is similar like a […]
Categories: Divorce
Posted by Lawyer - Erik W. Newton on January 16, 2013
Legal costs are expensive – there is no way around that fact. The language in the California Family Code attempts to guarantee that everyone has access to legal representation throughout his or her separation. An indigent party could apply for pro-bono or reduced-fee legal services, and for a waiver of court fees. Needs-based legal assistance […]
Categories: Financial
Posted by Lawyer - Erik W. Newton on January 16, 2013
Most parents in California are still under the impression that in a disagreement “Mother gets the children,” and that Dad gets “some visitation.” In reality, the California courts have altered the custody objectives lately to rebut this old stereotype. When it comes to custody matters, the goal of the courts – as prescribed in California Family […]
Categories: Child Custody
Posted by Lawyer - Erik W. Newton on January 16, 2013
Working with divorce every day, I am very familiar with the financial struggles that couples face at the end of marital relationships. None of these issues are strawberries and ice cream, however the one location that triggers more heads to explode than others is without a question, the area of spousal support. Spousal support (additionally […]
Categories: Alimony
Posted by Lawyer - Erik W. Newton on January 16, 2013
The short response is of course, but with some really strong limitations. Familys these days are diverse – kids, parents, stepparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents are all part of the mix. In lots of cases, grandparents play a substantial role in the daily functioning of a healthy family, and can have a tremendous influence […]
Categories: Visitation
Posted by Lawyer - Erik W. Newton on January 16, 2013
Numerous people fear that drafting a prenup implies that they are admitting their marriage will end before it has actually even started. The reality is (and please forgive me being a trifle morbid right here) that all marital relationships end– if not in divorce, then in death. For this reason, the California state legislature (and […]
Categories: Prenup
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