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Child Support

Issue and Procedures

• Child Support Overview 
• Determination of Child Support
• Child Support Calculator
• Modification of Child Support
• Termination of Child Support
• Enforcement of Child Support 
• Commencement of Child Support
• Parental Determination of Child Support 
• Child Support Wage Withholding
• Paternity Information

Spousal Support

Overview

• Dishon and Block: Spousal Support Overview
• California Guidelines for Spousal Support 
• New California Spousal Support Law a Test? 
• Factors in Determing California Spousal Support 
• Long Term Spousal Support
• 9 Common Ways to Calculate Spousal Support
• When Does Spousal Support End?

Modification and Termination of Spousal Support

• Post Divorce Litigation
• Modification of Spousal Support Overview
• Spousal Support Termination and Modification 
• Reducing Support if Spouse is Self Supporting
• Spousal Support Modification Based on Ability to Pay
• Reducing Spousal Support Based on Obligations
• Other Factors for Modification of Spousal Support

Child Custody

Legal Procedures and Issues

• Child Custody and Visitation
• Determining Child Custody 
• 730 Psychological Evaluations 
• 730 Child Custody Evaluation The Legal And Practical Context 
• Who Conducts The 730-Custody Evaluation? 
• 730 Evaluator Selection 
• The 730-Evaluation Report 
• Challenging The 730 Report 
• Step Away From The Custody Word 
• Settling Custody And Access Cases 
• Don't Let the Judge Decide Custody 
• Re-Establishing Visitation 
• Grandparent Visitation

Helping Children Through a Divorce

• Resources For Children And Divorce 
• For The Kids Sake 
• Children's Understanding Of Divorce By Age Group 
• Talking With Children About Divorce 
• Give Children A Reason For Your Divorce 
• Sibling Relationships In Divorced Families 
• Signs You Child May Need Professional Help 
• Activities For Helping Children Deal With Divorce 
• Using Books To Talk With Children About Divorce 
• Raising A Winner 
• Children's Daycare and School 
• Surefire Ways to Help Your Kids Get Along 
• A Child's Tale of Growing up in a Divorced Home 
• Setting Up Two Happy Homes For Your Children 
• Are You Going To Hit Me? 
• Treading On The Child's Sacred Ground 
• The Role of the Early Childhood Educator

Parenting Through and After a Divorce

• Parenting Through Your Divorce 
• Have A 100% Relationship With Your Kids 
• Parallel Parenting – A Form Of Joint Custody 
• Co-Parenting Agreement 
• Avoid Parenting By Guilt 
• Keep Your Ex-Spouse From Becoming And Ex-Parent 
• Mediating Child Behavior Problems Between Separated Parents 
• When Parents Hate Each Other 
• Parental Alienation 
• Dating After Divorce
• Dating, Sex and the Single Parent 
• A Day In The Life Of A Father 
• A Long-Distance Fathering Story 
• The Danger Of Continuing Conflict 
• Stupid Parent Tricks 
• Discipline And Punishment Are Not The Same Thing 
• Plan Ahead For The Holidays 
• 20 Activities For Long-Distance Moms To Do With Their Kids 
• 20 Activities For Long-Distance Dads To Do With Their Kids

Divorce

Top Questions About Divorce

• 10 Ways To Build Resilience 
• 10 Ways To Make Your Divorce Easier 
• 10 Emotional Facts About Divorce 
• 10 Questions To Ask A Prospective Divorce Attorney
• 10 Threats Made During a Divorce
• The Benefits Of Being Married Ten Years
• When Can I Remarry?

The California Divorce Process

• Grounds For Divorce 
• California No Fault Divorce 
• Dissolution of Marriage Procedure 
• The Divorce Timeline in California 
• Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce 
• Divorce and the Military 
• The Adversarial Divorce 
• Alternatives to Divorce in California 
• California Collaborative Law 
• What Your Divorce Lawyer Needs To Know 
• What Your Divorce Lawyer Expects From You 
• What You Should Expect From Your Divorce Lawyer

Protecting Yourself During Divorce

• Prepare and Protect Yourself 
• Protect Your Finances During a Divorce 
• Protect Your Property During a Divorce 
• 11 Ways To Protect Your Assets In Divorce 
• 10 Ways To Help Your Children Through Divorce 
• 10 Ways To Keep Your Children Out Of The Middle Of Divorce

Are You Ready for Divorce?

• Do You Still Have Feelings For Your Spouse? 
• Were You Ever Really Married? 
• Are You Truly Ready For Divorce? 
• Is This A Sincere Decision? 
• What is your intent in wanting a divorce? 
• Have You Resolved Your Internal Conflict? 
• Can You Handle The Unpleasant Consequences? 
• Are You Willing To Take Control Of Your Life? 
• Common Questions About Divorce

Finding Legal, Financial and Psychological Help

• Finding a Good Divorce Lawyer Overview 
• How To Hire a Divorce Lawyer 
• Finding a Divorce Lawyer 
• The Psychological Stages Of Divorce 
• Advice From A Judge 

Domestic Violence and Divorce

• Domestic Violence And Custody 

Miscellaneous

• Prenuptial Agreement

Divorce Mediation

Issues and Procedures

• Divorce Mediation Services
• Mediation FAQ's 
• What Is Divorce Mediation? 
• What Are The Benefits Of Mediation?
• The Mediation Process 
• Divorce Court vs. Divorce Mediation 
• Rules of Divorce Mediation 
• Is Divorce Mediation For You? 
• Divorce Mediation in California 
• Basic Mediation Guidelines
• Debunking Mediation Myths
• Divorce Mediation And Your Kids

Property Division and Finances Library

Divorce and Your Finances

• The Top Five Financial Decisions To Make After A Divorce 
• Financial Professionals 
• Is There Credit After Divorce? 
• Bankruptcy and Divorce
• Debt, Bankruptcy and Divorce 

Identifying and Dividing Property

• Property Division
• Divorce And Your Finances Overview 
• Dividing Debt In Divorce 
• How Your Property And Debts Are Divided
• Where To Search For Hidden Assets During Divorce
• Don't Overlook Important Assets In Your Divorce 
• Unreported Income And Hidden Assets 
• Business Valuation and Divorce 
• Goodwill And The Elderly Businessperson 
• Getting Back On Track After Divorce