Ronda A. Middleton Legal Blog
What happens if your ex wants to leave California with the kids?
When married couples divorce and unmarried parents decide to break up, shared custody is usually the outcome. The California family courts will typically create or approve parenting plans that support the rights of both parents to time with the children. Of course,...
FAQ: Relating to your ex after divorce
If you and your ex have children, you’re always going to have a relationship to some degree. You have to be co-parents for your children and you have to put the children first. You can’t just walk away from the relationship the way that you could if it ended without...
What impact do claims of domestic violence have on custody cases?
After years of living together and sharing the most stressful moments life has to offer, you know what your spouse is capable of better than anyone else. You may have been on the receiving side of your temper more than once, which may be while you are ready to file...
Does California have a formal separation period, and does it matter?
If you are interested in getting a divorce, you should learn more about California’s legal separation process. This is somewhat unique to the state in that you can enter into this agreement before you end your marriage and live apart. In California, you and your...
Don’t just close your bank account when you file for divorce
When many people file for divorce, one of the first things they think of is closing down their bank account. They may have a joint bank account with their partner, and they want to protect the money that they already have in it. They also know that they don't want to...
What happens when you’re not truthful about your finances?
Financial infidelity is a serious problem in relationships and can end up leading to divorce. Then, during a divorce, that infidelity may lead to issues as debts or assets that weren’t known about finally come to light. By definition, financial infidelity occurs when...
What are the most common causes of divorce?
When you married your spouse, you expected that you’d stay together permanently. You didn’t feel like you had high expectations, and both of you were on the same page with starting a family and building a life together. Now, at a time when you’ve left your career to...
Relocation and child custody modifications in California
When a parent in California decides to relocate, the court could modify the child custody order depending on how far they are moving. Usually, the move would need to create some sort of disruption in the existing parenting plan for the court to consider it. If you are...
Is staying in contact with your ex a good idea?
A lot of people in California stay in contact with their ex-partners after breaking up. But when you get into a new relationship, does contact with your ex cause problems? Some relationship researchers looked into this question. Less than half of people say they stay...
Domestic violence in child custody cases
Domestic violence concerns can significantly affect child custody cases in California. In general, family courts take allegations, charges or convictions related to domestic violence very seriously, because the child is at risk in any environment where violence is...