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Preparation for divorcePreparation for  Divorce/Child Custody terms, definitions and processes.

1) Important key words, phrases and processes to be familiar with upon execution of the preparation of any divorce process with or without children.
2) Important proper preparation will save you money. Here are some questions to ask your attorney upon choosing one for any type of divorce. Read more about Preparation for DivorceDomestic Violence
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Starting a Divorce begins with filing a Petition and SummonsStarting a Divorce begins with filing  a Petition and Summons.   

The Petition will state the matters you want the court to address in the divorce like custody, visitation, child and spousal support, attorney fees, and division of property.  The Summons second page list is orders precluding the parties from  doing such actions as borrowing, transferring or otmher actions that diminish the value of the property acquired in the marriage.  Read more about Procedure of DivorceDiscovery
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Custody Evaluation Custody Evaluation

The Father's Rights Group under Lawrence La Rocca has represented men in over a thousand cases, including many complex ones involving parent alienation and successfully defending fathers against false allegations of molestation, child abuse and domestic violence. Read more about Custody EvaluationSpousal Support
 
Child Support termsChild Support terms, definitions and procedures.

-Duration of child support ( I will give you legal definition.
-The two major factors in calculating child support is income and the percentage of time the parent has the cihld.  Child support is calculated using  a computer program.  Read more about Child SupportDomestic Violence
 
Spousal SupportFactors in ordering spousal support

Spousal Support is often paid by one spouse to another to assist that spouse with living expenses.  The typical rule is that a spouse is entitled to be supported in the standard of living of the marriage; however, the reality is that this does not often happen because the party does not make enough income to do it.  Read more about Spousal SupportDomestic Violence
 
DiscoveryDiscovery, 'Process of gathering information'

Form interrogaties are standard questions to provide information generallyy on property, income and employment and other information that affect the division of property and calculating support and making custody orders.
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Domestic ViolenceDomestic Violence

How it affects custody: The Family Code Section 3044 states that a perpetrator of domestic violence is presumed unfit so this person will not have joint legal custody absent a judge stating why the presumption should not apply.
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Property Division in a DivorceProperty Terms

Community property is generally all assets and debts  acquired during the marriage regardless of whose name it is under, who paid for it, or who accumulated the debt.  Read more about Property DivisionDomestic Violence
 
Protecting Your Rights Protecting your Rights

If you anticipate the possibility of going to court or being involved with a family legal matter, one should consult an attorney. Preparing for litigation an save you money and give your better results in court. Read more about Protecting Your RightsSpousal Support
 
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