Taking care of your children can get expensive and at times complicated. There are many programs and organizations that can help you do the best you can. However, all the charity in the world will not replace one of the most important sources of information and help that is provided by a child’s father. Below …

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Getting a divorce is difficult enough on its own, without adding the extreme challenges and complexity of having a child with special needs involved. You and your spouse need to pay attention to a lot more details required to plan for your child’s future, well-being, and protection. To ease some of the stress and tension, …

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Deciding that you want to get a divorce is only the first step in the process. This process is usually long drawn and emotionally driven for all parties involved. It can also get expensive. In California, there is a cheaper alternative to divorce – summary dissolution. Summary dissolution is a way to end a marriage …

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Under California law, same-sex couples and gay and lesbian couples are permitted to register their domestic partnership. Such same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships have much of the same rights and obligations under the law. Just like any other marriage, domestic partnerships can also fall apart. As such, California law also allows same-sex couples access to …

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When you’re going through a divorce, you need to think about how you will handle all property division, as we well your children. But where do pets fit into the equation? For most couples, pets are considered family. Pets are especially common in households of the newest generations of married couple. According to the Bureau …

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When you decide to get a divorce, you need to make a number of other decisions that go along with the process. One of the most important issues you need to discuss is child support and custody. Every parent is obligated to care for their child – and that includes physically, mentally and financially. The …

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When one parent is incarcerated or is behind bars for a period of time, it can significantly impact a child’s life – especially if the parents are divorced. Not only does parental incarceration mean that one parent is not around, it also jeopardizes the family’s financial stability. In circumstances where the parents are divorced, incarceration …

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Children generally make a divorce proceeding more complicated. Even if both spouses are committed to making the separation amicable, making decisions that involve children can create some animosity. Every decision you make will ultimately impact not only yourselves, but also your children and their future. A Parenting Plan Can Help One way to make sure …

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