Mental Illness and Custody: How This Impacts Custody Decisions

If one parent suffers from mental illness and you are going through a custody dispute, the court will take many things into consideration. If it has been brought up, it probably means that the court is assessing the mental fitness of the parent and whether or not it has an impact on their ability to…

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Warning Signs of an Abuser, Effect on Children, and More

At The Law Office of Soheila Azizi & Associates, we offer help to those going through a divorce involving domestic violence. However, sometimes everything is not as cut and dry as you would like it to be when you are going through one of these complicated cases. Perhaps the abuse in your relationship is discreet…

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Am I Making the Right Decision by Considering Divorce?

Divorce is a time in your life when many matters can become complicated and skewed, especially after the process has gotten started. Because you could eventually reach the point of no return where you and your spouse begin sorting through major issues, it is important to ask yourself: Is it really time to receive a…

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Handling Anxiety and Depression While Going Through Divorce

Working through the tough road that is divorce can be more difficult than it seems. First and foremost, if you are experiencing anxiety and depression as you battle through divorce, it is important to receive mental health treatment as necessary, as only a professional will be able to walk you through this. However, there are…

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Working Through the Emotions of Teenagers and Divorce

Divorce can be hard on teenagers who have to watch their parents go through divorce. But what if your teenager was younger when you divorced and was used to a regular visitation schedule? And now that they’re older, they don’t want to comply with the same schedule? As a parent, there are some things that…

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When 50/50 Custody in Divorce is Right or Not Right for You

50/50 custody schedules are some of the most complicated schedules to form, because being there for a child 100% of the time when you share perfectly even custody can be difficult. Some parents are dedicated to a variety of things already, from caring for multiple children from a new marriage, to work schedules. Because of…

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Questions You May Have Regarding the Mediation Process

Child custody cases take time and energy on a whole new level, which is why you may want to know some of the best options. Mediation may be the best choice for two parents who believe that they can agree on many of the issues involved with their children. Now you can find out some…

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Benefits of a Parenting Agreement and How They Work for You

In many cases, child custody cases no longer make it to the courtroom because a settlement is agreed before it gets the chance. Often times, this is due to negotiations between the parents or parties through something known as a parenting agreement. The parenting agreement should include things like where the child will live, visitation…

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Is Virtual Visitation the Newest Way for Parents to Retain Contact?

Virtual visitation is one of the best ways for some families to stay in contact with one another, such as contact through email, video conferencing, instant messaging, and more. Often times, this becomes available through a parental agreement or custody order. A lot of times, you hear about these situations when one parent wants to…

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California Mediation When You Are in an Abusive Relationship

If you are looking at mediation as a divorce option, you may already know the pros and cons of such. Mediation is one of the best ways to help divorcing parties work through their conflicts and resolve some of the biggest issues. The mediator is responsible for providing a neutral, safe environment for such. However,…

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When You Want to Divorce Your Abusive Husband

When you are in an abusive relationship with your husband, divorce may be on your mind. However, one thing you must remember before you take the leap into divorce with the help from your attorney is that it is important to stay safe before you iron out the little details. Leaving could spark rage in…

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Understanding the Process of Guardianship in California

What is guardianship? To understand this process, you must first understand that a guardian is someone who takes care of a child’s needs like shelter, education, food, medical care, and more. Many people may get guardianship and adoption confused, but they are very different. A guardianship is a legal relationship between a child and guardian;…

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