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Yes, the chances will be affected. Usually, a person leaves because of a bad situation, so if a parent leaves an unpleasant situation and leaves the child to the other. The court will have to assess that situation and the circumstances. Is it wise to leave the child or the children? However, when it comes to custody, the regular routines of the child or children are also taken into consideration. So if they have established already in a certain place, the judge might be hesitant to break that because the kids will have to adjust in a new environment if they are taken away.

Not necessarily. The courts have a lot of things to consider when it comes to deciding about the custody. Most of the time, things considered are the child’s health and age. Next will be the relationship of the child to each closer parent? Another is the capacity of a parent to nurture the child. The best interests of the child are the ones highlighted in this deciding phase. The physical and mental wellbeing of each parent are also taken into consideration.

In California, there is legal custody and physical custody. The parent with legal custody makes important decisions for children. On the other hand, the parent with physical custody has the children with him or her. If you are the parent with the primary physical custody, the child gets to spend more time with you. The other parent gets visitation or parenting time. Either how the court divided the time for both parents, it must be followed. If one violates it, immediately consult a lawyer to know what to do. Contact us today.

When it comes to deciding the custody issues, the court will consider the health and age of the child. The emotional knots of the child to parents will also be considered. The court will also check if there is a history of child abuse, moreover, the well being of the parent will be considered in making this decision. The child support depends on the calculations in the forms that the parent needs to fill up. To learn more about child custody and support, reach out to us.

Some people thought after the final judgment of the divorce, things will forever be that way permanently. But that is wrong. Divorce agreements may be modified in two ways. The first option is that they file an appeal to the California District Court of Appeals. The second option is to modify the terms of a California Divorce Judgment. If you are confused about what to do, consult a lawyer. Call us today to schedule an appointment with us. We are more than willing to aid you in legal aspects.

The length of the process of a divorce depends on the factors. Does the couple have children or many assets to divide? Is there a prenuptial agreement? If the couple files jointly, the process might take a bit shorter. The waiting period starts when they file the summary dissolution. If only one person files the divorce, after the filing and the answer to each party will only then begin the waiting period. To know more about divorce, contact us. We are here to assist you.

Because the state of California follows community property law, even the retirement funds and 401(k) plans in a divorce will be divided into an equal share. This is something that the couple can also negotiate to make it easier and simpler for them. If disputes arise, then the court will intervene to divide it. Even the other employment plans with funds are also divided into equal share according to the law. If you want to learn more, call us today.

A couple going through a divorce will have their assets and debts divided in the process. The assets are first determined whether they are community property or separate. Community property is those that are gained by the couple during the marriage, while separate property is those gained on their own, usually before the marriage. The community property will then be divided into an equal share. The state of California follows community property laws that is why an equal share will be given to each. Some couples can decide on their own, but for others, it is the court that decides.