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A Website That Helps With Child Support Payments and Records
Supportpay.com is a pretty nifty web portal that assists parents with their child support obligations. As the folks at Supportpay.com explain it, child support is not just a single monthly payment...
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AAML Mid-year Meeting Report
By John Harding Atlantis Resort I am just back from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Mid-Year Meeting. Held at the Atlantis Resort in Nassau, Bahamas, the conference featured three days...
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Prolonging Divorce Hurts Kids
Is it reasonable to delay Divorce for the sake of the children? According to a thoughtful article at The Huffington Post the answer is no. “How Prolonged Divorce Plans Affect Children” ow.ly/100eDq...
View ArticleNo Fault Divorce
California pioneered the concept of no fault divorce, a system that since been adopted in some form by most of the U.S. States. But what is no fault? The Huffington Post has an informative article on...
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Alameda County Reorganizes Family Law Courts
The long awaited consolidation of the family law departments in the Alameda County Superior Court appears to be complete. All of the family law departments that had previously been conducting business...
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The Dreaded Custodial Exchange
Cliparts.co Ever wonder what the experience is like for a child of divorce when she is handed off from one parent to another? Rachelle Bergstein wants to tell you. My parents broke up when I was 5...
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Calling on London
The red brick facade of Farrer & Co. The Peacock Room As a Fellow in the International Academy of Family Lawyers I enjoy the privilege of associating with the finest family law lawyers from around...
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New Opinion on Domestic Violence
A significant opinion has been published by California’s First Appellate District Court of Appeal expanding the judicial interpretation of California domestic violence statutes. As taken from the...
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John Harding selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in...
Harding & Associates Family Law proudly announces that John Harding has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 in the field of Family Law. Since it was first published in...
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New Law on Date of Separation
In the Summer of 2015 the California Supreme Court released its opinion in the Marriage of Davis case. In that case the Court took the traditional test for date of separation, i.e., state of mind that...
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6 Steps Toward Friendship With Your Ex After Divorce
The heartbreak of a breakup, separation or divorce can shatter your world with such intensity that it feels as if you’re the only who has ever experienced such unbearable pain. If children are...
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One Mighty Big Divorce
Mr. Zhou Yahui and his wife Ms. Li Qiong live in China. As a couple, they were ranked 11th in a global list of self-made billionaires under the age of 40. Mr. Zhou is the chairman of online gaming...
View ArticleHarding & Associates Family Law Earns Best Law Firms Distinction
Harding & Associates Family Law has been honored as a 2017 Best Lawyers Tier 1 Best Law Firm. From the U.S. News-Best Lawyers press release: U.S. News – Best Lawyers® releases 2017 “Best Law...
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5 Critical Considerations While Buying Life Insurance for a Divorce
Regardless of whether you are happy or sad about divorcing your spouse, settling your affairs legally can stir up a roller coaster of emotions. The good news is securing the required life insurance...
View ArticleDivorce Triggers
The Huffington Post website features a divorce section that always impresses me. The content and advice on divorce is substantial. Take for example a recent article entitled The Three Dangers of...
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Lessons From Lisbon
I am just back from the European Chapter meeting of the International Academy of Family Lawyers in beautiful Lisbon, Portugal. Held at the Ritz Four Seasons, this year’s meeting continued the legacy of...
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4 Tips for Dealing with Worrying During Divorce
4 Tips for Dealing with Worrying During Divorce Worry alerts a person that all is not right in a situation; it’s a call to action for making a change. Here are four ways to heed this call in a...
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Children and Divorce
Co-Parenting after Divorce: Learn to Let Go of Things If you and your co-parent disagree about everything, you’ll find yourself exhausted and ineffective. Consider these tips when deciding whether to...
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Clarification on when a Court Commissioner can hear a case
Wife filed a petition for dissolution of marriage. At the hearing on the petition a Commissioner (rather than a Judge) made a series of temporary orders over husband’s objection. Husband was...
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8 Personal Finance Tips to Follow During Divorce
During divorce, you’re going from a two-income to a one-income household. You need to get a handle on your finances — not only for yourself, but also for your children. Click here for valuable...
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