Our blog posts often focus on difficult issues such as divorce and child custody disputes, but family law attorneys also routinely deal with positive situations and cases! For this post, we thought we would mix things up a bit and explore the formation of a new marriage in the State of California.

Supervised visitation is an option in cases where there is concern that a parent might act in an inappropriate way or act out in front of his/her child. It serves as a middle ground that allows the parent to retain his/her right to parental visitation while helping address the concerns of the other parents and the courts.

It’s been a long road, but your divorce is finally concluded and you can look forward to your new future! While the idea of a fresh new start is exciting, many can forget to dot a few i’s and cross a few t’s as they eagerly set out to begin their new life.

These days, relocating is common among American families. If you’re going through a divorce however, or share custody of your children with the other parent, you might be wondering how relocating works within your set of specific circumstances. This guide offers a quick overview of what to expect. Remember that, for more in-depth discussion and tailored advice, you should reach out to us directly at the White Oak Law.

When kids are involved, or when a couple can’t agree on matters such as child custody and alimony, divorce proceedings can quickly become contentious, drawn out affairs. This turns the process into a rather costly and draining affair.

Of course, the inverse is also true. If a couple that is seeking to get divorced is in agreement, they can choose to pursue a simplified divorce, which is known as a summary dissolution. Unlike traditional divorce proceedings, a summary dissolution carries many benefits and is the quickest, most efficient way to get a divorce. That said, couples need to fulfill certain requirements before they can be eligible for a simplified divorce.