by André Ausseresses | Aug 12, 2015 | Divorce
Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or tumblr, chances are you maintain at least one social media account on a regular basis. But when you are going through a separation or divorce, you need to be especially careful when it comes to sharing information...
by André Ausseresses | Jul 23, 2015 | Divorce
Co-parenting after divorce or separation can be difficult—especially when kids are allowed to act certain way at your house and then expected to adhere to a different set of rules when they are with their mom. While you and your ex may have disagreements on topics...
by André Ausseresses | Jun 15, 2015 | Child Custody, Child Visitation, Divorce, Father's Rights
Father’s Day was first celebrated on June 19, 1910, by Sonora Dodd in honor of her father, William Smart, who raised six children after his wife died in childbirth. In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a law making Father’s Day a permanent holiday. And now, as...
by André Ausseresses | May 19, 2015 | Child Custody, Family Lawyer, Law Office
If you’re a parent and going through a divorce, it’s important to understand California custody and visitation laws. Custody refers to the rights and responsibilities between parents for taking care of their children, while visitation refers to how each parent spends...
by André Ausseresses | Apr 21, 2015 | Child Custody
Unlike divorce, a legal separation doesn’t end a marriage and there’s no waiting period for it to become final. While a legal separation enables spouses to live separately, they remain legally married and not allowed to remarry. Furthermore, both spouses must...
by André Ausseresses | Mar 25, 2015 | Child Visitation, Family Lawyer
As a divorced dad, you probably don’t see your children as often as you’d like. While it’s tough being apart from your kids, here are a few ways to take advantage of the time you do have together. 1. Make the most of your time in the car. Ditch the phones, tablets,...
by André Ausseresses | Sep 20, 2013 | Domestic Violence
Domestic violence may be a part of a family or neighborhood concern. This social issue has been a part of any relationship, but the steps to correct this social problem have changed. Domestic violence is an interaction between two persons that are either living...
by André Ausseresses | Sep 20, 2013 | Divorce
While the decision to divorce is difficult, the actual process needn’t be. Some states require one spouse to cite a reason, or fault, for a divorce. California, on the other hand, is one of several states that grant “no fault” divorces. Whether this is actually a...
by André Ausseresses | Sep 20, 2013 | Child Support
The Department of Child Support Services collects and disburses money from a non-custodial parent for the care and support of a minor child. While many people believe that the agency is a last resort for collecting payment from dead beat parents, both parents can...
by André Ausseresses | Oct 30, 2012 | Child Custody
There are two types of custody. Physical and legal. I wrote about physical custody last month. This month focuses on Legal custody and the general concepts. Legal custody is generally referred to as the decision making right for the children. Since parents make many...