Protect your income in a California divorce
Langlois Family Law Blog
by aprilfaxonvertumarketing
3w ago
California has many characteristics that make it unique. Its beautiful coastal scenery makes it a prime location for real estate. Famous landmarks and towns like the Golden Gate Bridge or Hollywood attract tourists from across the country and around the world. There are also legal issues that make California unique. For example, it is one of only nine states in the country that operates under community property guidelines in a divorce.  This means that, if you file for a divorce, all marital property will be split 50/50 between you and your ex. Marital property includes all assets and lia ..read more
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What are legitimate reasons to divorce in California?
Langlois Family Law Blog
by aprilfaxonvertumarketing
1M ago
When a California family court judge oversees proceedings for the dissolution of a marriage, there are various decisions for one to make and rulings executed. Every state has unique guidelines to govern such matters. To obtain a divorce in this state, you must have a reason that aligns with the legitimate causes defined under state laws.   Another way to say that you have a legally legitimate reason to divorce is to say that you have grounds for filing a petition. California judges will grant a divorce for one of two reasons. You can claim to have irreconcilable differences in your m ..read more
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Has your ex denied you access to your kids after divorce?
Langlois Family Law Blog
by aprilfaxonvertumarketing
2M ago
When a pair of California parents decides to move on in life without each other, their decision undoubtedly has many implications in their children’s lives. The good news is that children are typically resilient and adaptable, which means they’re able to cope with major life changes when they have a strong support system. Divorce changes kids’ lives but doesn’t necessarily have to ruin them. There are several issues that may arise after a divorce (especially if you and your ex don’t get along) that can not only cause high levels of stress for your children but could also trigger serious legal ..read more
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Read this if you want the court to seal your divorce records
Langlois Family Law Blog
by aprilfaxonvertumarketing
4M ago
Here in L.A., there are many high-profile figures, such as Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes and business moguls who are currently navigating serious marital problems. You might be one of them. You might be hesitant to file for a divorce in California or elsewhere because you know that the press or paparazzi will be all over your high-profile story.   Being in the limelight comes with the territory when you’re famous or wealthy. However, you have a right to privacy just like everyone else. The only problem is that divorce is a matter of public record. In fact, court procee ..read more
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4 potential problems in a bird nest child custody plan
Langlois Family Law Blog
by aprilfaxonvertumarketing
5M ago
In California, and throughout the country, it is legal for a set of parents to retain ownership of their marital home for the sake of their children when they themselves have decided to divorce. This is especially relevant in families where children have lived in the family home for many years, as opposed to divorcing when your kids are infants or toddlers. With a bird nest child custody arrangement, you and your ex would agree to take turns living in your marital home with the kids. This, of course, means you’d need a secondary residence to stay in when it’s not your turn to live with the kid ..read more
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Use parallel parenting to avoid child custody disputes
Langlois Family Law Blog
by aprilfaxonvertumarketing
6M ago
If your marriage ended on a contentious note, the thought of interacting with your spouse regarding your children, as you both part ways in life, might make you cringe. If so, you wouldn’t be the first person to want to get as far away as possible from their ex after divorce. You want what’s best for your children, though, and you understand that they love and want to be with their other parent as much as you. What can California parents do to keep the peace and avoid child custody disputes? In such cases, it’s helpful to implement a parallel parenting strategy. This is an arrangement that wor ..read more
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What should you wear to a child custody case?
Langlois Family Law Blog
by aprilfaxonvertumarketing
7M ago
If you’re scheduled to appear in a California family court, you’ll want to choose your attire carefully that day. This is especially true if you are trying to convince a judge or jury that your children would fare best under your sole care and decision-making authority. In a child custody case, impressions can influence the court’s decisions, so you’ll want your clothing to reflect positive characteristics. As a parent requesting primary or sole child custody, what do you want the court to know about you? You’ll want to demonstrate that you understand the seriousness of the situation and that ..read more
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Tell your child’s teacher if there’s an RO in your divorce
Langlois Family Law Blog
by aprilfaxonvertumarketing
8M ago
Sadly, there are many California households that include an abusive parent or spouse. Many children look forward to going back to school, so they don’t have exposure to conflict and stress daily at home. Over the summer, hundreds of spouses/parents — often mothers — have filed for divorce, and as part of child custody or divorce proceedings, a judge issued a restraining order (RO) against the other parent/spouse. If this has been an issue in your divorce case, and your children will be attending school in a few weeks, it’s a good idea to inform school administrators that a judge has issued an ..read more
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Which parent claims kids on taxes in a California divorce?
Langlois Family Law Blog
by aprilfaxonvertumarketing
9M ago
Filing federal income tax returns can be a complex process, which is why many people seek assistance from accountants or tax service companies. Certain life changes may also cause you to change the way you file your taxes. For instance, if have recently filed for a divorce and are a parent, you and your ex must determine which parent is eligible to claim your children as dependents on tax returns.   The Internal Revenue Service will not allow both parents to claim your children as dependents. This is why you must seek clarification of tax laws ahead of time to ensure that you fill ou ..read more
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Why sell your house before you divorce?
Langlois Family Law Blog
by aprilfaxonvertumarketing
10M ago
Whether you have been married for decades or just a few years, if you and your spouse have decided to split, you will no doubt be experiencing stress soon. Even if the decision to move on in life without each other was mutual, there are more decisions to make and differences to resolve to achieve a fair settlement, especially if you have kids. One question you must answer is whether to sell your marital home before you divorce.  Your initial thought might be that you’d rather just have one less thing to deal with, so you’ll just let the house be and let the judge determine how to divide i ..read more
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