same sex divorce

First Same-Sex Couples File For Divorce

It did not take long for same-sex couples to begin seeking divorces when Minnesota legalized same-sex unions; in fact, it was only a week after the law was passed when the first divorce petitions...
stepdad divorce

New Study Shows Stepdads More Likely to Divorce

A new study by Stepdadding.com shows that stepdads divorce their new wives at a rate nearly twice that of husbands in marriages that involve mutual children. Specifically, 61 percent of men surveyed who left...
divorce california

Divorce: Does It Really Matter Who Files First?

You may have heard the old saying, “He who files first, files best.” Is that really true in divorce cases, or should you wait to be served before answering a divorce claim? The short...
prenuptial agreement

Do I Need A Prenup?

If you are getting married in California, you almost certainly will need a prenuptial agreement. Many people may be surprised by such a definitive statement, but the fact is that most people benefit from...
child support

Paying Child Support: The Right Way To Stop

Child support can be a confusing topic because there are so many different factors that contribute to the payment amount. One parent may be ordered to remit a certain amount per week or month...
child support debt california

California Has Near-Record Child Support Debt

A sluggish economy and high interest rates are being blamed for near-record delinquencies in child support across California. To date, the state is showing nearly $20 billion in unpaid child support payments, according to...
family law san diego

If You Suspect Abuse . . .

Child abuse is a situation no parent ever wants to face. Suddenly, you realize your child may be suffering abuse at the hands of your former spouse or a new adult in that partner’s...