Tag Archives: Family law lawyers Orange County CA

How Does Mediation Help In a Divorce?

Mediation may be a helpful option for your family to use to resolve a divorce matter. The traditional divorce proceeding can be costly as well as time consuming. It is important to speak with the other party to see if the two of you can work out an amicable agreement. If an amicable agreement can be worked out…
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Can I be charged with contempt and billed for child support when I was living with the baby mama?

This question comes from the City of Orange, California You can I be charged with contempt and billed for child support when you were living with the baby's Mother Why is a contempt case being filed against me for child support when the baby mama and I were living together during the time I am…
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How Do I Speak to My Child Regarding Divorce?

Speaking to your child regarding divorce can be one of the most difficult things. It is important to keep in mind that each child will handle the news of the divorce differently. In addition, each child will cope and handle post divorce adjustments in varying ways as well. Factors to consider are the ages of…
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Restraining Orders in Orange County

During a divorce, it may be necessary to request a restraining order if you feel that you are in danger. Restraining orders if ordered by a judge can prevent the invidual from approaching, calling, texting, or being within a certain distance of you, or your children. If you are unsure if you qualify for a restraining order…
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How Can Mediation Help?

Mediation can help in several ways. First, this is a less costly way of resolving conflicts.  You may incur more costs when you have a divorce matter that is highly contested. It is important to assess the situation prior to seeking assistance. You will want to figure out what issues will be most pertinent and…
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Dealing With Divorce

Divorce can be confusing and challenging for all family members involved. If their are children involved it is important to remind them that the divorce was not their fault. In addition, each parent needs to let their children know that they love them the same. Younger children sometimes feel when divorce is occurring that their…
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Helping Children Adjust to Divorce

Children will often take the divorce personally or feel that they played a role in the marriage ending. It is important that from the beginning you reassure your children that they did not cause the divorce. Additionally, you will want to reiterate that the issues were solely between the adults and that they are not to…
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How Does a Mediation Session Work?

Mediation is a method of conflict resolution between two parties seeking divorce. These sessions are not required, therefore, both parties must agree to attend the sessions. It is up to the parties to work out a fair agreement among one another. The mediator should not be someone you or the other party know. It is important that…
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Child Support and Divorce in Orange County

Child support is one of the many issues that will be discussed and need resolving in your divorce matter. Additionally, visitation rights are often highly disputed in a divorce proceeding. The best case scenario in these proceedings is working with the opposing party to attempt to work out an amicable agreement without court intervention. Child…
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Am I entitled to Social Security Benefits from my Ex?

In order to obtain Social Security benefits from your ex-husband or your ex-wife based on his or her work history, you must qualify. To qualify you must have been married for at least ten (10) years and have been divorced for two years. Your ex must meet all requirements for retirement benefits and be 62…
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