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Monthly Archives: December 2019

Many experts say divorce filings increase in January

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Dec 30, 2019
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The waiting period for divorce in California is one reason couples might file for divorce in January, hoping to wrap up everything by summer, but this is not the only reason many experts say divorces spike in January. Other reasons cited are wanting a fresh…

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Negotiating prenups and cohabitation agreements

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Dec 23, 2019
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Some couples in California may want to sign a prenuptial agreement or even a cohabitation agreement before moving in together. This can be a good idea, but it can also make for a difficult conversation. This was the case for one woman whose boyfriend asked…

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Why engaged couples need to talk about prenups

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Dec 16, 2019
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It can be challenging for newly engaged couples in California to focus on the pragmatic side of their future marriage, like discussing finances. While it may not be the most comfortable thing to do, focusing on the benefits of discussing finances early on in the…

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Dealing with child custody and international abduction

International marriages and partnerships are part of many California residents’ lives. People may work and live outside the country and develop a relationship there, or they may connect with a foreign national living in the United States. When any relationship comes to an end, the…

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Those father/children relationships are very important

On Behalf of The Law Offices of Ronda A. Middleton

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Dec 09, 2019
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Children need to have a relationship with both their mother and their father. This is especially true after divorce, when these relationships can change. It’s important for both parents to be involved. Unfortunately, some people buy into the stereotype that fathers cannot raise children or…

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Never use these reasons to refuse child visitation

Courts in California and other states are likely to grant visitation rights to a non-custodial parent unless it is assumed that the child would be in danger. Despite this fact, squabbles often take place between co-parents. Here are a few reasons a custodial parent may…

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