2012 Divorce Blog | Claery & Hammond, LLP | Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles

Posted By Lance Claery 25-Dec-2012

Season's Greetings from Claery & Green, LLP

Happy Winter Holidays! Season's Greetings to all of our clients, past and present from the entire staff at Claery & Green, LLP ( Holiday eCard designed by Kathy Green; click eCard to enlarge). Visit Green Origanals of Carlsbad

Posted By Claery & Green, LLP Staff 13-Dec-2012

Happy Hanukkah from the Staff at Claery & Green!

Happy Hanukkah from the entire staff at Claery & Green, LLP Stephanie Puca of North Potomac, Maryland explains that Hanukkah is an eight day "Festival of the Lights " in celebration of the Macabeess' victory in 165 bc over ...

Posted By Claery & Green, LLP 27-Nov-2012

Prenuptial Agreements Under California Law

We've all heard about prenuptial agreements being used by the rich and famous and celebrities, but even average people use prenuptial agreements to protect their assets in the event of a divorce. For a lot of people when they are madly in love ...

Posted By Claery & Green 23-Nov-2012

Types of Visitation in California

In the state of California, the noncustodial parent has rights to visitation of their children that are subject to the discretion of the court. The family judge's top priority is the wellbeing of the children, and will award visitation based on ...

Posted By Claery & Green 22-Nov-2012

An Overview of Parenting Plans

A parenting plan is a written agreement that addresses the custody and visitation of a couple's children. The plan is meant to address the issues of time sharing and decision making for the children and enables there to be fewer conflicts between ...

Posted By Claery & Green 21-Nov-2012

What is Juvenile Dependency?

In situations of alleged abuse, abandonment, or neglect, law enforcement or social services may decide to make a child a dependent of the family court. If an officer or social worker is told that a child is suffering ill treatment, they will ...

Posted By Claery & Green 20-Nov-2012

Can I Move Away with My Child?

In the state of California, a custodial parent may not move away with their child without first receiving approval from the court. If you are considering relocating with your child, it is important that you speak with a skilled family attorney to ...

Posted By Claery & Green, LLP 19-Nov-2012

Child Custody: When Parents Can't Agree

For parents getting a divorce, there is no question that one of the most sensitive issues they will have to face is over child custody and visitation. If you're lucky, you and your spouse will come to an agreement amicably over where the children ...

Posted By Claery & Green 16-Nov-2012

Can Court Orders be Changed?

When ruling on a divorce or family court case, the judge will decide upon an agreement that they determine best suits both parties and their situations. It is not uncommon, however, for circumstances to change drastically within a few months or even ...

Posted By Claery & Green 15-Nov-2012

Custody & Visitation: Common Questions

At Claery & Green, LLP, our lawyers understand that your children are the most precious people in your life, which is why we fight adamantly on behalf of parents in the family courts. Unfortunately, family law in California is often confusing, ...

Posted By Claery & Green, LLP 14-Nov-2012

How Does the Court Determine Custody?

One of the most difficult issues addressed by the family courts is that of child custody When deciding which parent will be awarded custody of the child, the court considers a number of factors, but their top priority is the best interests of the ...

Posted By Claery & Green, LLP 13-Nov-2012

Divorce: Common Questions

Divorce law is complex, and without a legal background these emotional proceedings can be very confusing. At Claery & Hammond, LLPwe have extensive experience in all types of family court cases and our attorneys are committed to providing our clients ...

Posted By Claery & Green, LLP 12-Nov-2012

Understanding Legal Separation

In many cases, couples experience serious marital difficulties and want time away from each other, but they are not sure if divorce is right for their situation. In such circumstances, legal separation may be a great option, as it offers a number of ...

Posted By Claery & Green, LLP 9-Nov-2012

How is Spousal Support Decided?

During divorce proceedings, one spouse can seek support as part of the final judgment. Spousal support also known as alimony, can be awarded to one spouse for the rest of their life, a short period of time, or for a specific purpose, such as for ...

Posted By Claery & Green, LLP 9-Nov-2012

California's Residency Requirements in a Divorce

A marriage is far more than an emotional investment; it is also a financial investment as every married person will certainly confirm. In the state of California and in every other jurisdiction, there is what is called a "residency ...

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