Family relationships can face challenges, especially when your child starts to pull away. Knowing the difference between parental alienation and justified estrangement is important. This insight helps you handle these situations better. You can make key changes to maintain or improve your relationship with your child. Parental alienation: How does California address it? This type of alienation happens when one… The post Understanding the difference between parental alienation and justified estrangement first appeared on Langlois Family Law, APC ..read more

Domestic violence plays a significant role in child custody decisions in California. Courts focus on the child’s safety and best interests, considering any history of abuse. Understanding how these factors influence custody can help you navigate the legal process more effectively. Limiting custody and visitation When domestic violence is involved, courts may restrict the custody or visitation rights of the… The post How does domestic violence impact child custody decisions? first appeared on Langlois Family Law, APC ..read more

Asset division is one of the biggest sources of stress for couples during divorce. This is even more true if you have a robust investment portfolio. It’s natural to worry about splitting these assets fairly. Understanding how divorce splits investment assets can help you prepare for what lies ahead. How California divides marital property California observes community property laws. Couples… The post How do you divide investments during divorce? first appeared on Langlois Family Law, APC ..read more

The world of co-parenting after a divorce can be confusing. For parents, it can feel like walking a tightrope. Emotions run high, and finding common ground with your ex-partner might seem impossible. Fortunately, there is a co-parenting solution that allows you to stay focused on your child’s well-being while minimizing conflict. Parallel parenting helps those who find traditional co-parenting too… The post What is parallel parenting? first appeared on Langlois Family Law, APC ..read more

In California, the court uses a guideline calculator to determine how much the noncustodial parent should pay in child support. This calculator looks at the parent’s income, tax deductions and the number of children in question, among other factors. Having a high income can complicate this calculation, and a high-earning coparent may ask to deviate downward from the guideline to… The post Can your high-earning coparent reduce their child support? first appeared on Langlois Family Law, APC ..read more

Individuals with advanced degrees or years of professional experience often decide to go into business for themselves. They might start a professional practice or a small business. That company may represent years of hard work and thousands of dollars in personal investment. Successful professionals and business owners considering the possibility of divorce often worry about the companies they have developed.… The post Protecting a business or professional practice from divorce first appeared on Langlois Family Law, APC ..read more

Divorce can be an emotionally and financially challenging process for anyone, but for a stay-at-home spouse, the stakes often feel particularly high. A spouse may have sacrificed career opportunities and financial independence to focus on the household and family. They may, therefore, feel that they are negotiating from a disadvantage, when compared to a spouse who actively earns income. When… The post Worries a stay-at-home spouse might have during divorce first appeared on Langlois Family Law, APC ..read more

For many high-net-worth couples, vacation homes are valuable assets with financial and emotional significance. When going through a divorce, dealing with these properties can become overwhelming. After all, the asset division process is rarely straightforward even in truly amicable divorce scenarios. Any mistakes you make during a divorce can result in long-lasting financial and personal consequences. Understanding common missteps can… The post Financial mistakes to avoid: Divorcing if you own a vacation home first appeared on Langlois Family Law, APC ..read more

Stepparents gain a family when they marry a spouse. Especially when the children do not have regular contact with their other parent or when they are quite young, a stepparent may feel a strong bond with their stepchild. Eventually, they may want to make that bond official to protect their relationship. Otherwise, if their spouse dies or they divorce, they… The post The hardest part of a California stepparent adoption first appeared on Langlois Family Law, APC ..read more

Many men in California become fathers without marrying the mothers of their children. They may enjoy a close relationship with their children anyway, especially if they cohabitate with their mother. However, if the relationship ends or if the parents never fully combine their lives, then fathers may feel uncertain of their rights and anxious about their relationships with their children. Married men who divorce know that they can ask for shared custody. Unmarried fathers are often less certain of their rights and what options the California family courts may extend to them. What rights do unma ..read more