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Playing God

Posted in: Blog, Child custody and visitation|February 22, 2012No Comments

Pursuant to California law judges must create child custody and visitation orders that serve the best interests of the children.  Not what Mom wants, not what Dad wants, but what the children need.  Family law attorneys spend a lot of time discussing the child custody and visitation process, and face challenges as parents try to …

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Soul Mate Marriage

Posted in: Blog, General divorce information|February 17, 2012No Comments

There has always been debate about the ritual of marriage, the value of traditional marriage, and the need to return to the old institution of marriage, i.e., we married young, we married for life, wife raised the kids, and we stay married until we died.  I call this the “Leave It To Beaver Marital Blueprint.” …

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John Harding Published in Family Lawyer Magazine

Posted in: Blog, John Harding, News|February 14, 2012No Comments

John Harding’s article Dumping The Banker’s Boxes appears in the premier issue of Family Lawyer Magazine.  The online version can re read by clicking here. Please visit Hardinglaw.com for more information on John Harding and Harding & Associates Family Law.

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New Website for Walzer & Melcher

Posted in: Blog, Family law blogs, News|February 13, 2012No Comments

Our friends Peter Walzer and Chris Melcher have a new website for their Woodland Hills, California family law firm.  Click here for a visit. Of course, please visit Hardinglaw.com for more information on California family law.

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7 Important Factors to Remember when Negotiating Your Financial Divorce Settlement!

Posted in: Blog, General divorce information, Property division|February 13, 2012No Comments

From our eNewsletter. Divorce is often the most emotional time in a person’s life. It is also when permanent, life-altering financial decisions must be made. If you are in this situation then, naturally, you may be experiencing fear of the unknown. Fortunately, education helps alleviate that fear. By Sharon Numerow Here are the 7 most …

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Parenting Plans in Divorce

Posted in: Blog, Child custody and visitation|February 8, 2012No Comments

From our eNewsletter: A parenting plan might contain some or all of the following elements: The parents’ philosophy and attitudes regarding their care of the children An acknowledgment of responsibilities for the welfare of the children Daily decisions and more major ones that require consultation Where everyone will live What time or times the children …

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Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Ruling From 9th Circuit

Posted in: Blog, General divorce information, News|February 7, 2012No Comments

In a 2-1 decision a three judge panel from the United States Court of Appeal for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that California’s Proposition 8 ban on same sex marriage violates the 14th Amendment and is therefore unconstitutional. This is a decision that is going to create quite a buzz among legal scholars, on top …

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John Harding’s Spring Speaking Schedule

Posted in: Blog, John Harding, News|February 4, 2012No Comments

John Harding will be featured at these upcoming Legal Education Programs and Speaking Engagements April 5, 2012 Introduction to Divorce Law Oakland, California LawReview CLE April 24, 2012 Introduction to Divorce Law San Diego, California LawReview CLE May 1, 2012 Introduction to Divorce Law Anaheim, California LawReview CLE May 3, 2012 Introduction to Divorce Law …

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Reconciliation, Negotiation, Mediation, Litigation?

Posted in: Blog, Family law procedure, General divorce information|February 2, 2012No Comments

Lawyers are under a duty to discuss reconciliation and mediation with their clients. The court must be certain that there is no possibility of reconciliation before proceeding with a divorce petition. If both parties are certain that they want to proceed with the divorce, they have choices as to how they will proceed. You may …

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Divorce Stories

Posted in: Blog, General divorce information|February 1, 2012No Comments

From our eNewsletter A few months ago, we invited readers and our website visitors to submit their divorce-inspired stories to our divorce blog. Our goal was to help readers express themselves, heal some of their wounds, and connect with members of our community who are traveling on the path of divorce. Below, we’re pleased to …

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A Family Friendly Approach To Resolving Child Access

Posted in: Blog, Child custody and visitation|January 31, 2012No Comments

From our eNewsletter: When it comes to establishing each parent’s individual roles and their levels of involvement, influence, and time spent with the children, the terms most discussed and debated are joint custody, sole custody, and visitation. Generally, physical child custody (whether sole, shared, or split) really comes down to the amount of time spent …

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When 0% Equals 50% In Custody Timeshare Calculations

Posted in: Blog, Child custody and visitation, Child support|January 27, 2012No Comments

Family law court can be a confusing place, as can be the process by which family law judges can, or cannot, order things. Take child support for example. The court is supposed to determine how much time the child spends with each parent, put those percentages into a computer program along with how much income …

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Keeping Information From Your Divorce Lawyer

Posted in: Blog, General divorce information|January 25, 2012No Comments

From our eNewsletter: This family lawyer presents eye-opening “real life” examples of how concealing information during divorce can backfire. By Joseph Cordell, Esq. We tell our clients that the most valuable thing they have in their case is their credibility — their credibility with their lawyer, with their children, with social workers or the GAL, …

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Things To Keep In Mind When Negotiating Your Divore Settlement

Posted in: Blog, General divorce information|January 20, 2012No Comments

From our eNewsletter: Here are the 7 most important factors to remember when negotiating a divorce settlement: 1. Money will Almost Always Become an Issue in Divorce You are probably thinking: “Is that supposed to be a secret? I knew that already!” Yes, that may be so — but you may also be underestimating how …

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New Address For H&A Walnut Creek Office

Posted in: Blog, News|January 17, 2012No Comments

Harding & Associates’ Walnut Creek (Contra Costa County) office has a new home and a new address. We will now be proudly serving our Contra Costa County family law clients from the Treat Towers office complex.  The new address is 1255 Treat Boulevard, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. This Class A office space reflects …

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Embrace Change After Divorce

Posted in: Blog, General divorce information|January 17, 2012No Comments

From our E-Newsletter: People generally don’t like change. We resist it, even though we know it’s inevitable. Someone once said we’re all a little bit insane. That’s sort of a dramatic way of getting your attention, but you do have to admit that we all do irrational things. We know that change is inevitable. We …

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Stephanie Hon Judges Mock Trial Competition

Posted in: Blog, News, Stephanie Hon|January 16, 2012No Comments

Stephanie D. Hon, JD participated as a Judge for the Philip A. Harley Memorial Mock Trial Competition this January.  The Mock Trial Competition is a national program through which students learn key concepts of our judicial system and hone critical thinking and debate skills.  In the competitions, teams of high school students portray key players …

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Bad Parent Can Lose Spousal Support

Posted in: Blog, Child custody and visitation, Spousal support|January 16, 2012No Comments

An unpublished opinion out of San Diego County provides a thorough refresher on the court’s ability to terminate spousal support for a parent who interferes with the other parent’s custody and visitation rights. Maureen and Jeffrey got divorced.  As part of the divorce Jeffrey was ordered to pay spousal support.  Putting it mildly, Maureen was …

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Full Or Sole Custody

Posted in: Blog, Child custody and visitation|January 12, 2012No Comments

From our eNewsletter: Full custody or sole custody is when one parent has exclusive rights over the children regarding all aspects of their lives. The parent with full or sole custody is usually awarded a maximum amount of child support is usually awarded a maximum amount of child support from the other parent because there …

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Stephanie Hon Named To EACBA Board

Posted in: Blog, News, Stephanie Hon|January 11, 2012No Comments

Harding & Associates attorney Stephanie Hon has been named to the Board of Directors of the Eastern Alameda County Bar Association.  EACBA is a professional membership organization serving attorneys practicing in the cities of Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore, California. Harding & Associates Family Law practices exclusively in the areas of California family …

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  • Playing God

    Pursuant to California law judges must create child custody and visitation order...

  • Soul Mate Marriage

    There has always been debate about the ritual of marriage, the value of traditio...

  • John Harding Published in Family Lawyer Magazine

    John Harding’s article Dumping The Banker’s Boxes appears in the pre...

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