Tag Archives: Family law lawyers Orange County CA

1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rules DOMA unconstitutional; what does this mean?

On Thursday May 31st, the federal appeals court in Boston unanimously ruled that the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional because it deprives gay couples of the rights and privileges granted to heterosexual couples. The three judge panel ruled in favor of Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) and state Attorney General Martha…
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Types of Child custody in California

Getting a divorce where children are involved means that there will be custody issues to sort through.  There are several types of child custody in California. The judge is the one who makes the final decision on your custody case.  The judge tries to take everything into consideration when making the decision, but what are…
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Child Custody Turned Bad

In February a man named Josh Powell went to court to get full custody of his two sons ages 7 and 5.  The two boys lived with their mother’s parents; their grandparents after their mother went missing a couple years earlier, in which the father lost custody after they found child pornography on his laptop. …
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Information regarding Divorce and Drug Testing

During a divorce if any of the parties bring up an allegation regarding drug use it is at the courts discretion to request that the party be drug tested. Types of drug tests can involve using a blood test, urine sample, or sometimes they will use the parties hair follicle. It may be beneficial to…
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How Mediation Works?

Mediation is a voluntary process in which both parties are attempting to reach an amicable agreement. The mediation process is a less costly method of resolving conflict. When attempting to resolve a conflict between the opposing party it is important to weigh all options.  Mediation involves a neutral third party mediator. The mediator is not…
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How to handle a Divorce?

It is important to take the time to reflect on your divorce.  Divorce can be stressful and it is important to ensure you are coping with the divorce in an appropriate manner. Steps for handling a divorce: 1)   Access the situation and how you feel. 2)   Make sure to not take the stress of the…
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What Does Child Protective Services Help With?

The services that Child Protective Services offer are vast. If you are looking for assistance with a domestic violence issue, they may be of assistance. Counseling is offered to families dealing with various domestic violence situations. If you or someone you know needs help controlling their anger Child Protective Services offers Anger Management courses. For…
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How to Make Healthy Choices during a Divorce

It is important to remember to take care of your body during this stressful time. It is easier to get sick while you are stressed out about your relationship ending. The most important things will be to make sure you are eating properly, sleeping enough, and it is also beneficial to exercise during this stressful…
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How to Find A Mediator?

If you are looking for a more affordable method of conflict resolution mediation may be the right choice for you. This is a more affordable alternative then the typical divorce proceedings. In mediation you are there voluntarily and the goal is to reach an amicable agreement with opposing party. The mediator will facilitate the conversation…
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Divorce

Divorce is often discussed in the media or in our close family circles. This issue is often a stressful matter for families. If you are in a marriage and have children this is a challenging decision to make. It is important that you consider your child's best interests. If you decide to file for divorce…
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