There is no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to ending a marriage. You’ve likely heard a few horror stories about the divorce process, but did you know that there is a more collaborative and respectful option? This is where the concept of divorce mediation comes…
Communicating Divorce to Children How to deal with children when divorce is an inevitability? The fact is, thousands of children every year are affected by the legal process ending a marriage, and they range from newborns to older teenagers just on the cusp of adulthood…
Divorce can be a challenging time for all parties, especially with parenting mistakes. The last thing anyone should do is make it worse for the children because they are the ones who come out hurt the most in these unfortunate situations. It hurts the younger…
When filing for divorce in California, some rules and requirements exist. Getting a divorce includes meeting the state’s requirements, paying filing fees, and following proper procedures. Having a Pleasanton divorce and family law attorney by your side helps ensure you meet all the needs for…
When it comes to divorce, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The best way to move forward with your divorce will depend on your unique situation, so you’ll need to talk with divorce lawyers California to figure out your best options. Here are some of the…
There are several things you need to consider if you are thinking about divorcing your spouse. Every state has its own laws that you need to abide by. In this article, we’ll talk about some of the different grounds for divorce so you have some…
The answer to the question of how adultery affects divorce proceedings in California depends on the particular circumstances of each case. If the adulterous affair caused the breakdown of the marriage, then it may be a factor in awarding spousal support or dividing up property.…
As much as spousal privileges promote harmony within the home, it tends to deprive you of access to some of your personal freedom and justice to other parties. You may be tempted to stand as a witness against your spouse in cases where you are…
In California, there is a legal term called marital privileges. What are marital privileges and how do they affect a criminal case? We will answer these questions as well as show you how an attorney from the Tierney Law Group can help. What are the…
Guardianship occurs when a person other than the parents gets appointed by the court to take care of a child. A guardian does not have to be related to the children in order to be appointed. It could be a relative, a family friend, or…