Category Archives: Family Law
Rebutting the Presumption of Family Code Section 3044 after a DVRO in California
Domestic violence restraining orders in custody proceedings can result in more than just a restraining order against the offending party. The burden of proof for obtaining a DVRO in family court is by a “preponderance of the evidence.” That means that a court merely has…
Parental Alienation During and After Divorce
Parental Alienation During and After Divorce As a separated or divorced parent, handling parental alienation can be extremely hard. Although some parental alienation cases may be clear, most cases start with suspicion, since one parent becomes suspicious of what the other parent says to the…
Child Custody Modifications
Child Custody Modifications Dealing with divorce is hard enough, but it’s even harder when you’re also dealing with issues related to child custody. Custody modifications allow one or both parents’ schedules to change in ways they currently cannot (i.e., getting more time with the child).…
Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Allegations of Domestic Violence are taken very seriously in California. If you are the victim of domestic violence or are concerned that you might be because of threats or harassment, you should consider filing for a restraining order against your abuser. Alternatively, if you’ve been…
Child Support Modification
Child Support Modification Going through a divorce is one of the most challenging experiences that someone can ever go through. Not only is it the end of a significant relationship, but a couple going through a divorce will need to determine a way to split…
Child Support and Visitation
Child custody, support, and visitation issues are often make up a large part of the divorce process. The lawmakers in California believe that every child has the right to be financially supported by both parents, if possible. An experienced Bay Area child support attorney can…
Spousal Support (or Alimony) Laws In California
Types of Spousal Support in California California law permits several types of support for spouses going through a divorce – temporary, rehabilitative, and permanent support. A spouse may request temporary support, which may be awarded until the divorce is finalized. The purpose of this type…
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
For many Bay Area couples, a prenuptial agreement can be a smart choice. A prenuptial agreement can help protect premarital assets and plan for unexpected events, as you enter your marriage. The attorneys at Tierney Law Group, PC draft and review both prenuptial and postnuptial…
Helping Children Cope During a Divorce and Basic Child Custody Laws in California
Divorce can be a difficult process for kids. Knowing some tools to help children cope during divorce can be helpful to their short-term and long-term success. Working with a family law attorney to help guide you through a workable custody arrangement can help create a…
California Divorce Guide – Starting Out
The Divorce Process Divorces in California include not only ending the marital status, but also, custody, support, debt division, asset division, and property division. How to choose the right family law attorney for you Every family law attorney is different and unique. While the bones…
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