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WHAT DIFFERENT FORMS CAN ABUSE TAKE?

It can be difficult to recognize when you are a victim of domestic violence or...
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What factors are considered when setting child support?

Whether you are currently going through the divorce process, or you are simply considering filing...
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What is financial abuse?

Like other forms of relationship abuse in California, financial abuse can and does occur across...
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Travel, taxes and back child support consequences

Falling behind on child support can result in many different challenges, from anxiety to the...
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Reasons to consider joint custody

Californian parents have big questions to ask about future child-rearing plans through the divorce process....
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Making a holiday happy when your kids are with the other parent

At the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn, we understand that the holidays can be...
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Is joint parenting better for children?

After you make the difficult decision to file for legal separation or divorce, you face...
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Understand the facts about child support

When California parents decide to get a divorce, one thing they usually need to discuss...
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Grandparents can have visitation rights too

As a parent in California, watching your child go through a divorce, no matter what...