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Being in an abusive relationship can make you feel stuck; You are not the only one who feels this way. To get yourself into a better situation, one small step that you can take right now is to pick up the phone and call someone you trust and let them know how you feel. Don't go through this alone. #longbeachfamilylawattorney

Today's economic situation isn't business as usual. Until things get back to normal, it's perfectly OK to request a temporary modification of your alimony or child support order until your income goes back to the way it was. #longbeachfamilylawattorney

Finding yourself short-changed with your custody and visitation rights can be devastating, but don't give up so easily. If you can change your career situation and demonstrate to the court that your home has become a better place for a child, you can try to get the court order changed. #longbeachfamilylawattorney

Only a minority of states recognize common-law marriages. Another handful of the rest of the states will recognize an out-of-state common-law marriage. With that in mind, give some thought to what kind of financial arrangement you intend on having with your long-term partner. #longbeachfamilylawattorney

It's possible to reconcile with close family members even years after you've had a falling out. You will often have to reinterpret the past in ways that you find counterintuitive, but it may be a small price to pay for having positive relationships with the people around you. #longbeachfamilylawattorney

If you feel your custody or alimony arrangement isn't working, we're happy to help you discuss any necessary changes. That being said, we also might have a thing or two to say about what steps you can take to make the current arrangement work for you. Sometimes, what you need isn't a new agreement - just a fresh perspective. #longbeachfamilylawattorney

Income stability is never guaranteed in life. If times are particularly good (or at least stable) when you are negotiating your child support and alimony arrangement, consider a clause requiring your ex to maintain life and disability insurance so as to provide an additional layer of comfort. #longbeachfamilylawattorney

Marital standard of living is a good benchmark for determining spousal support, but it is not the only measure. If the court finds that the marital standard of living was a result of irresponsible or unsustainable spending - expensive taste will not be grounds for higher spousal payments. #longbeachfamilylawattorney

Spouses tend to want to keep joint bank accounts, but there may be advantages to keeping some accounts separate - especially in second marriages. Among other things, keeping your assets separate can be very helpful when you plan on keeping separate wills for children from previous relationships, or when one spouse has child support obligations and you want the funds to come only from their private account. #longbeachfamilylawattorney

Divorce, as the saying goes, is just another form of marriage. If your relationship is coming to an inevitable end, make sure the arrangement is drafted to fit your own unique needs. #longbeachfamilylawattorney