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The physical effects of divorce on children
No one files for divorce lightly, but few California couples realize how traumatic divorces can be. Ending a marriage can cause a lot of stress and cost a lot of money. For children, the divorce of their parents can have even more serious effects. Research suggests...
How Can I Keep The House in a Divorce?
For most people, the most valuable asset they own is their home. When you begin the process of getting a divorce in California, your home often plays a central role in the asset division process between you and your spouse. Who gets the home and who pays for the home...
Many Parents Embracing The Age Of Virtual Visitation
The rise of technology has helped make the lives of many Californians easier. With a smartphone always on hand, it is easy to keep in contact with friends and family, even if they are across the country. It also helps divorced and separated parents maintain contact...
A Divorce Attorney’s Thoughts on Marriage Story
Interview with Marshall Waller from Feinberg & Waller You know what they say, criminal attorneys see bad people at their best and divorce lawyers see good people at their worst – Ted, Marriage Story **** Spoiler alerts for this article*** It was one of the...
Can a Child Custody Order Be Changed?
With a divorce judgment in hand, everything might seem final. But when children are involved, there are plenty of reasons to revisit that judgment and change a parenting plan. As children get older, changing needs can make a modification of custody order inevitable....
When is Spousal Support Appropriate?
When celebrities divorce, we invariably hear about disputes over "alimony." In California, alimony is called "spousal support." When a married couple divorces, the court may order the higher earner - husband or wife - to pay money to the lower earner for some period...
“Essentials of California Family Law” Sixth Edition now available!
The updated 2019 Sixth Edition of The Essentials of California Family Law by Marshall W. Waller, CFLS, is available for purchase just in time for the upcoming October 2019 California Certified Family Law Specialist Exam. Marshall Waller originally compiled the text...
What if your child gets ill before your parenting time begins?
One of the hardest parts of a divorce is not spending as much time as you'd like with your kids. You look forward to every weekend and school break, trying to make each moment count. Unfortunately, life sometimes has other plans. Picture this: you're getting ready to...
How Is Paternity Established in Divorce Proceedings?
When a child is born during a marriage or a man demonstrates a commitment to a child he lives with, California law assumes the identity of the father. However, there are times when paternity isn't clear; in such cases, paternity must be established before custody,...
The Impact of Fiduciary Duty during Divorce Proceedings
Like a corporate partnership, marriage creates a financial relationship in which each spouse owes a fiduciary duty to the other. This requires the highest good faith and fair dealing when financial transactions are concerned. This also includes the obligation to make...