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Filing for divorce can be a challenging process, especially when your spouse resides in a different state or country. A key consideration in any divorce is ensuring the court has jurisdiction, or the legal authority, to hear your case and make decisions about it. If...
Marvin Actions in California offer legal protection for unmarried couples who have lived together, built assets, and made agreements about sharing property or financial support. Many family law attorneys avoid these cases because they are civil actions, while civil litigators often steer clear due to their family law aspects. At our firm, we handle both types of cases, successfully filing, defending, and taking Marvin Actions to trial. These cases are important for couples who accumulated assets during their relationship but never married, or who married after acquiring significant property.
Major Changes to California Family Code 4061 Effective September 1, 2024: Child Support Add-Ons Now More Tailored to Your Situation Starting September 1, 2024, California Family Code 4061 is undergoing a significant update that will impact how child support add-ons...
Dominando su Moción de Custodia y Visitas de Menores: El Papel Crucial de la Mediación de FCS Cuando se prepara para su moción de custodia y visitas de menores, es probable que se concentre en recopilar pruebas, preparar la documentación y redactar declaraciones. Sin...
When preparing for your child custody and visitation motion, it’s essential to focus not only on gathering evidence and drafting declarations but also on the critical step of Family Court Services (FCS) mediation. In San Diego County, filing such a motion usually triggers an FCS mediation session where you and the opposing party discuss custody issues with a court-appointed mediator.
This mediation, lasting one to two hours, results in a report that is heavily considered by the court in making custody decisions.
Given the significance of the FCS report, thorough preparation is vital. Understanding the mediation process, knowing what can be discussed, and recognizing the importance of the report can greatly influence the outcome of your case. At Contreras Law Firm, we have a dedicated in-house attorney with extensive experience at FCS, providing invaluable insights and guidance to our clients. We ensure they are fully prepared for mediation, covering every detail from legal and physical custody distinctions to holiday schedules.
If the FCS report is unfavorable, there are strategies to mitigate its impact, but thorough preparation beforehand is the best approach. With our expert support, you can navigate FCS mediation confidently, increasing your chances of a favorable outcome in your child custody and visitation case.
If you are a parent facing a divorce with children, you may have many concerns about what the outcome of your case will be, especially child custody. While this depends on many factors, including the quality of the relationship that you currently have with your...
If you’re thinking about starting the new year off “newly single” again, you’re far from alone. Research indicates that January is one of the most popular months for people to initiate a divorce. Most of the time, a divorce is a foregone conclusion in November or...
When a marriage is headed toward divorce, especially in high-asset situations, it’s crucial to consider the protection of a couple’s assets. Safeguarding your financial interests during a high-stakes and complicated divorce process can enable you to secure your...
Any divorce will likely result in challenges for the spouses seeking to end their marriage. People frequently have a hard time agreeing on the most appropriate way to divide their property or even who should stay in the marital home after someone files the initial...
The more resources people accumulate throughout their marriages, the more complicated their divorces may become. In California, the community property standard helps guide the process of property division. Unless there is a written agreement between the spouses, they...