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 …
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.” …
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …