Melissa D. Cianci
LATEST ARTICLES BY: Melissa D. Cianci
Testing Needed to Determine Child Support in California
When you are embroiled in a divorce and there are children involved, you have to deal with issues of child support. California has rules and regulations that deal with this. These laws are in place to make sure the child is well cared for and…
Take the Time to Make Sure Your Prenuptial Agreement Is Valid
Prenuptial agreements are very important tools that engaged couples can use to ensure their rights and assets remain protected if they end up getting a divorce. In one of our posts last week, we discussed some of the reasons why people enter into prenuptial agreements.…
How to Help Your Child Make It Through a Divorce in California
Nowadays, divorce isn't such a stigmatizing matter as it was in past generations. They are always painful and especially so for children because they tend to blame themselves. They try hard to be perfect for you. There are things that you can do to help…
California Court Redefines When Parents Can Lose Custody
A recent California appellate court ruling has some family law and children's rights attorneys concerned about the level of government intervention it could bring to families trying to deal with difficult children. The case involves a teen who ran away from home multiple times, skipped…
Does Divorce in California Involve Property Division?
When you are dividing property, debt and assets in a divorce, it is important to know exactly what the laws of California classify as property and break down the different definitions. To begin with, you need to understand what property is. Property is anything that…
Interstate Child Custody Agreements Offer Protections
Last week, we discussed some of the unique challenges that affect military members who are involved in a child custody matter. One of those challenges is that military members don't usually stay in the same location for longer than a couple of years. As you…
Military Deployment Might Affect Child Custody and Visitation
Members of the military face unique challenges when it comes to child custody and visitation matters. When orders are handed down for deployment or even a temporary change of duty station, members of the military have to either pack up and go or face serious…
Ensure Your Prenuptial Agreement Is Legal and Valid in California
Last week, we discussed the case of the former Los Angeles Dodgers owner who was facing an appeal by his ex-wife because she didn't agree with the divorce settlement. If you remember correctly, he won the appeal, and the settlement remained as it was initially…
Settlement Stays the Same in Former Dodger Owner Divorce
Some of our readers in California might have been following the case of the former Los Angeles Dodgers owner's divorce. His ex-wife had appealed to the 2nd District Court of Appeals claiming that the $131 million settlement she was granted should have been blocked. She…
Child Support Cases Are Often Complicated in California
When California couples decide to get a divorce, there are several factors that have to be considered. When children are involved in the divorce, matters like child custody and child support become important. Some of our readers might remember our post last week in which…
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