Vista Family Law Blog
California parents and divorce
While a marriage may end, the job of parenting is a lifelong endeavor. Therefore, it may be in a parent's best interest to have a friendly divorce that preserves relationships with their children and each other moving forward. However, this may be difficult to see...
Stevie J going to court for $1 million child support debt
California residents who are fans of musician Stevie J may have read that the "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star will be going to trial for a child support issue. He reportedly owes back child support totaling $1.1 million for his 18-year-old son and 17-year-old...
Retirement plans are difficult to divide in a divorce
California couples who are ending their marriage should approach the situation wisely and calmly. As they return to single life, it will be necessary for them to plan for their financial future. Intelligent steps before and during the process can make an enormous...
When divorce might be the best option
California parents who are having problems in their relationship often consider working through their differences in order to stay together and raise their kids. While having an intact family is usually a good reason for not ending a marriage, there might be problems...
How the Hague Convention protects against child abduction
A divorced California parent who is worried that the estranged spouse has or is planning on taking their child out of the country in violation of a custody order may want to get some information regarding the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International...
Children may benefit from shorter divorce processes
California couples who get divorced need to make smart decisions about caring for their children and other affairs, but these processes aren't always quick. In some cases, parents who second-guess their decisions along the way or feel like they've become unsuccessful...
Errors in stories about celebrity divorces
Salacious media reports about celebrities and their sometimes extravagant lifestyles are common in California, and stories about rich and famous couples who are ending their marriages are a particularly popular form of grist for the tabloid mill. Reporters often seek...
Financial ramifications of a divorce
An attorney may not be the only person California residents need on their side during a divorce. It may also be a good idea to hire a financial adviser as part of the divorce settlement team. Financial advisers may be able to find hidden assets or explain the true...
Age at divorce changes over decades
Based on a survey that looks at age and divorce, California couples may be more likely to get divorced after the age of 40 than in previous decades. The survey examined census data from 1960 and 1980 along with 2013 data from the Minnesota Population Center's...
How parents can help children cope with divorce
Many California parents who have gone through a divorce know that the process is not only tough for them, but for their young children as well. However, there are ways that parents can make a divorce easier on their kids. One of the most important things that parents...