Vista Family Law Blog
Housing arrangements during a divorce with children
“You move out,” “No, you move out, and I’ll stay here with the kids.” “Mom, Dad, stop arguing. I’ve read about a way you can solve this. It’s called nesting. I live here, and you can both take turns to come and stay.” Your precocious 14-year-old has not made this up;...
Should your prenuptial agreement have a sunset clause?
Maybe you’re a young entrepreneur who has already started building your business and your nest egg, and you simply want to protect them. Maybe you’ve already had a trip down the aisle and it didn’t work out, so you just want some rules set down in case you end up in...
Common tax issues for the recently divorced
Divorce can be a painful and confusing process. Couples must work through years of history, divide up assets and property, and figure out how to care for any children. When a couple finally reaches their resolution, a whole new world awaits them — and a whole new way...
Family courts cover most business related to parents and children
Family law is one of the newer branches of the American legal system, but it controls a lot of people's needs. Families have become more complicated as divorce and acknowledge single parenthood have been on the rise for the last few decades. Family law mainly came out...
What type of custody is right for my child?
When parents are going through a separation, one of their biggest concerns will be the wellbeing of their children. They will need to ensure that they minimize the disruption that will take place in their children's lives, and that both parents maintain a great...
Find out if divorce mediation might work for you
In addition to the emotional turmoil caused by divorce, it can also be a long and costly process. As such, many divorcing couples look for alternative ways to end their marriages. Divorce mediation is one alternative that has gained popularity in recent years. For...
Post-divorce modifications can address changing alimony needs
Anyone who has undergone a divorce knows how much it changes your life during and after the process. Throughout the divorce, both parties work to resolve any conflicts that arise, usually with counsel by a family law attorney. Often, the couple's efforts at finding...
Can I have my ex’s parental rights terminated in California?
Nearly everyone in the 21st century understands the many benefits that come with the preservation of family, especially during divorce and child custody proceedings. As such, family law courts across the country, including those in California, work to preserve the...
California family law protects the rights of grandparents
It is often hard to realize in the moment, but getting a divorce has a far-reaching effect on all involved members of a family. Grandparents, who typically develop extremely close ties with grandkids, are especially vulnerable to the loss of these loving...
Can California parents waive away their child support claim?
It is quite rare to see divorced parents who are willing to relieve their co-parents of child support obligations. However, this issue does arise occasionally in the family law field. Perhaps the custodial parent has enough wealth to provide for a child, or maybe the...