Maples Family Law

Visitation is an essential part of custody, and parental rights. It ensures each parent has access to their child, and that both can continue strengthening that relationship through in-person contact. And though it's essential, that doesn't make it easy or even slightly simple. Find what you need to know about visitation here https://bit.ly/3qqlIk7.

How much will my divorce cost? A question many in the same situation find themselves asking. While we would love to have a straight answer, unfortunately we don't. Divorces have too many variables to present a definitive cost, but we do know ways to lessen your cost and show you how to be more financially savvy. Learn more here https://bit.ly/3qTkQUm.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!! Cheers to 2022!

The only thing more stressful than a divorce is having to go back to court, to enforce the divorce order that your judge already handed down. Fortunately, whether you like them or not, the terms of your divorce are not optional and California courts expect you to obey them. Here’s what you need to know about contempt of court in California https://bit.ly/3EGcowi

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Maples Family Law! We hope you have a wonderful day filled with joy.

During this season, we take time to reflect upon the good things we have like our partnership with you all. We appreciate working with you and hope that the holidays and the coming year will bring you happiness and success. Happy Holidays!

Child support is more than just a payment. Find all you need to know about child support in California here https://bit.ly/3pNCaIq.

When parents don’t live together, the court will often issue a visitation order. These edicts ensure that the rights of both parents are being upheld, and that each has the chance to foster a meaningful relationship with their child. If your child’s other parent isn’t cooperating with your custody arrangements, here's what you need to know about enforcing a visitation order in California, and how the Maples team can help protect your rights and your child’s best interests. https://bit.ly/321K5uY

It can be so infuriating when your child’s other parent violates a custody order, upon which has already been agreed upon. Luckily, California courts get pretty upset when this happens, too, so you’re in good company. Here's what you need to know about enforcing custody orders in California. https://bit.ly/3rsDhB6

Parents going through a divorce more than likely are mainly concerned for their children. Asking things like how will this affect my child? What is custody? Should I hire a lawyer? and more. Let us ease your minds, with answers to some of our most frequent questions https://bit.ly/3bzwyNx

Happy Thanksgiving! After a year of the unknown we are thankful to have known all of you We hope you are spending the holidays with your hearts and stomachs full this year!

Happy Veterans Day! We thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

Mediation can be a time and cost-saving method of resolving divorce disputes, but it can also be tricky, especially when children are involved. If you and your partner have children and are considering divorce mediation, here are ten tips for making your child custody mediation be as successful as possible.

Before you can begin the divorce process, which includes negotiating property division, child custody, and, in many cases, spousal support, you must first file a petition for dissolution. What is a petition for dissolution & what does it include? Find out here.

If you’re like many people, you have plenty of questions about developing a joint custody schedule during or after divorce. Check out these joint custody schedule frequently asked questions to see if you can find an answer here.

If you’re like most people, you want your divorce to go as smoothly as possible. You’d like to minimize conflict and just make it through and that’s probably true whether you’re just starting to think about a split or you’re riding out California’s 6-month divorce waiting period. The good news: There are three ways you can simplify your divorce right now.

When you go through a divorce in California, you’ll have to go through several steps and one of them is creating a divorce property settlement. Here’s how to negotiate during divorce so you can reach a fair, reasonable outcome.

California is a community property state, meaning all assets accumulated during a marriage belong to both spouses equally. Here’s how that’s breaks down when getting divorced.

Adultery is not against the law in California, neither is it technically illegal, since divorce is a civil proceeding, not a criminal one. In fact, when it comes to divorce, California is a no-fault state. Here’s what you need to know about how adultery affects the dissolution process.

Adultery is not against the law in California, however that doesn’t mean there aren’t any consequences for cheating. Here’s what you need to know about adultery laws in California.

If you’re like many people going through a divorce in California, you need to know what is considered income for spousal support. That’s true whether you’re likely to have to pay spousal support (commonly called alimony) or whether you’re likely to receive it. Here's what you need to know.

Child custody cases in California typically revolve around the best interests of the child. But what does that mean, and how does a judge who doesn’t know your family determine what’s in your children’s best interests?