Parents may encounter many new terms as they approach child support, and one example is “mediation.” The first thing you might hear about this concept is that it is mandatory – and you may be asking yourself why this is the case. What exactly is mediation, and how can it help during child support disputes?This is a common question, and it is one that The Garza Law Office, PLLC, can answer. This established family law firm in Texas can help separating parents as they fight for their rights. Dora Alicia is an experienced child custody...Continue Reading...
Family law encompasses divorce, custody battles, and child support arrangements. Special courts known as family courts have been established to handle these cases. It's critical to find an experienced family law attorney who can help you understand your rights, as you find peace and stability.While some people prefer to represent themselves in court in family law cases, consulting a family law attorney can help you protect your interests. Furthermore, when you meet with your attorney, you will discuss important issues such as your financial...Continue Reading...
Experienced family law attorneys focused on helping you reach the best possible outcome in your family law caseWhen it comes to family law matters, there is nothing more frustrating than trying to fix a problem to which you do not have all the answers. For many people, their family law matter is one of the most difficult times of their lives. Virginia’s laws surrounding family matters are complex and can be difficult to understand. Whether you are petitioning for divorce or are facing a child custody battle, you will need to prepare yourself...Continue Reading...
Dealing with a legal family case isn’t much fun, but it can be even more difficult to deal with on your own. You have no one to talk to about your family matter, no one to bounce ideas off. You might not know what is best for you, and you might not know the extent of your rights.A family attorney can help you in a number of ways. For one, they will be there to help you understand the laws and rules that will affect your case and the outcome. It’s advisable to have a lawyer’s help when going through a difficult family matter. Below...Continue Reading...
As a Los Angeles Jewish Attorney, that has been married, and divorced, and who has advised Family Law Clients getting divorced, I’d like to emphasize that Weddings are much more enjoyable than Divorces, and we should all remember that. Really. “War of the Roses.” I can never forget that old (1989) movie, “War of the Roses,” starring Kathleen Turner, as the very unhappy Mrs. Barbara Rose; Michael Douglas as the equally unhappy Mr. Oliver Rose, and Danny DeVito as the Divorce Attorney that tells the...Continue Reading...
The length of a divorce is different for everyone, and can be difficult to guess. Some divorces can be concluded in 3 months, some take upwards of five years. This is because there are tons of different factors that can influence the length of a divorce. Whether or not you and your spouse are agreed, whether or not you have kids, how many assets you have, all contribute into a divorce’s potential length.Below is an explanation of the divorce process. This should help you understand everything that needs to get done for a divorce to...Continue Reading...
Your spouse cannot legally remarry until a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage finalizing your divorce is entered in a court of law. However, we sometimes see cases where people choose to remarry anyways. If you think your spouse has remarried before your divorce has finalized, you should investigate into finding a copy of the marriage license. If they have chosen to do this, it means they would be barred from ever receiving maintenance from you. This marriage also would be considered a null marriage that gets completely voided off...Continue Reading...
Spousal Support, commonly referred to as Alimony, is when the court makes an order for one party of a family law case, to pay the other, a monthly dollar amount to help that party support themselves after a separation. While there are many misconceptions out there about spousal support in California, mainly related to gender, the court has a pretty clear process for someone to request the court make an order for spousal support. There are clear and defined aspects the court, specifically the Judge, will consider and weight when they are tasked...Continue Reading...
