Aug 2020
28th Aug 2020
A Refresher on the Steps Involved in the CA Divorce Process
With the stress of the pandemic and the resulting economic downturn, divorce rates continue to uptick steadily. With the number of unemployment claims falling in the millions every week, there isn’t a near or clear end in sight. 15th Aug 2020
What is a “Social Media Prenup?”
These days, someone’s brand or online reputation can make or break their career. Thus, people in CA and across the U. S. are always taking steps to protect their online reputation, and these efforts have made their way to the divorce arena.8th Aug 2020
Choosing a Family Law Attorney: Warning Signs to Look For
Picture this: your divorce date draws near, and everything should be squared away. You’ve checked in with your lawyer a few times and you feel good..well, you did at first. Upon repeated check-ins, you’re slowly starting to lose confidence in your lawyer. Maybe he made too many contradictory statements, makes you feel like he’s not taking your input, or perhaps he is proving difficult to reach. 3rd Aug 2020
Custody Disputes on the Rise Amid COVID-19
COVID-19 has impacted nearly all areas of everyone’s lives, and custody disputes are no exception to this. In fact, the custody dispute battleground has only heated up recently due to the widespread effects of the epidemic. Nowadays, concerns about the virus are making parents rethink their needs and many are willing to be less flexible than ever before.Jul 2020
29th Jul 2020
Tips for Dealing with an Narcissistic, Hostile, or Difficult Ex During Divorce
Divorce is ugly on its own, but things can get really nasty when you’re divorcing a narcissist. As you are likely all too familiar, narcissists are unable to focus on anything other than their own viewpoint and desires. 15th Jul 2020
Solutions and Approaches to School Choice Disputes with the Ex
When it comes to points of contention, school choice is up there along with preferred custody arrangements and heated asset division debates. Where the kids go to school can impact every aspect of the entire family’s life, so it’s natural for parents to get invested in their preferred arrangement. 10th Jul 2020
Factors that Contribute to Increased Rates of Domestic Violence in CA
If you’re feeling especially irritable or annoyed these days, you are not alone. During the summer, general rates of violence and crime, including domestic violence, tend to rise across the state. This has prompted researchers to try and study the factors that cause this. What makes people so irritable during the summer, pushing some to go as far as to commit crimes or acts of violence towards loved ones?3rd Jul 2020
A Review of What Child Support Payments Are Meant to Cover
Arguments involving child support payments are usually hard-fought issues. Many times, a parent is struggling to keep up their payments and feels financially drained. At the same time, their ex might feel as if the other parent isn’t contributing enough. Jun 2020
30th Jun 2020
Defining Temporary Spousal Support in California
While most people are familiar with the concept of spousal support, almost everyone draws a blank when it comes to temporary spousal support. What does the “temporary” part entail, and is it something that is granted to you, or do you have to pay it to the ex?20th Jun 2020
The Benefits of Settling in a Child Custody Dispute
As a soon-to-be-separated couple prepares for the divorce process, the biggest questions often center on child custody. Most parents want to maximize the time they have with their child, and many are more than willing to fight to get the lion’s share of custody.
10th Jun 2020
How Family Law Court Closures are Impacting Pending Cases
As the COVID-19 crisis continues to expand across all states, many state and federal courts remain closed to the public. This means that the majority of hearings and other proceedings have been postponed. While the move makes sense on a public health basis, this can be a troubling development for many who are currently dealing with a family law issue such as divorce or custody dispute.3rd Jun 2020
Facts About Custody and Visitation for Dads in California
At the Law Offices of James P. White, we take the time to set expectations with each of our clients. This includes dads, many who have questions about custody in CA and may want clarification on the various misconceptions that they’ve heard.May 2020
29th May 2020
A Refresher on the Advantages and Disadvantages of Mediation
At the Law Offices of James P. White, we focus on taking clients through legal venues and options that best make sense for their legal needs. Over the years, this has made mediation a popular alternative to traditional divorce proceedings not just in our offices, but across the entire legal arena. 23rd May 2020
Child Custody and Visitation Guidelines during the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 epidemic goes on into the summer, Alameda County has released a variety of guidelines in regards to child custody and visitation issues that might crop up during these unusual times. Naturally, there’s a lot of questions floating around, especially in regards to child custody and visitation.Here’s a quick crash course of what these guidelines entail.
12th May 2020
Divorce Statistics: Who is Getting Divorced These Days?
Following up on our last blog post, today we wanted to look at the statistics from a different angle. Today’s post is a look at what the average couple that is getting divorced consists of.Of course, note that we’re only looking at this from a general statistics perspective. Everyone’s situation is unique and we at the Law Offices of James P. White understand that a one-size fits all approach does not work when it comes to divorce.
2nd May 2020
Are Divorce Rates Climbing or Decreasing?
These days, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction when it comes to certain discussions. Divorce is no exception, and you’ll find countless claims based on a plethora of studies from all over the world.In an attempt to paint a more cohesive picture, we’ve decided to look at the statistics as compiled by experts. In other words, this summary is based on an analysis of all of these studies.
Apr 2020
29th Apr 2020
Tips for Co-Parenting during the COVID-19 Outbreak
We’re now several months into the COVID-19 outbreak and the timeline is still rather blurred. With different states and organizations offering different guidelines, it’s clear that we are still at least weeks away from returning to any sort of “normal.”
23rd Apr 2020
A Few Key Terms to Know When Navigating a Divorce in CA
Today, we wanted to switch things up a bit. Instead of taking a more focused look at one topic, we thought it might be useful to compile a brief vocabulary list that can help anyone involved in a CA divorce. This post contains some of the more common terms you should be familiar with, though keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list! 14th Apr 2020
How Power of Attorney Can Help Protect Your Child If You Become Ill
With the COVID-19 outbreak in the forefront of everyone’s mind, many parents have begun to ask themselves the following question: “what if I get sick?” This doesn’t just apply to the coronavirus either, and the possibility of illness or disability is always present. 5th Apr 2020
How COVID-19 is Affecting Divorces Across the Country
The effects that COVID-19 is having across all facets of life is unprecedented. The outbreak has spun the economy to a stand-still, infected over 3.5 million people globally as of this writing, and has forced countless into voluntary and involuntary quarantine.Today, we’re discussing the effects that the pandemic is having on divorces, especially considering that many courts are closed for divorces.
Mar 2020
28th Mar 2020
Requesting a Custody Modification: Do I Need a Lawyer?
Once a judge makes a custody order, the decision isn’t set in stone forever. In fact, custody modifications are fairly common, and we typically see parents request modifications every 2-3 years. Reasons for requesting a modification can include changes in circumstances such as if one or both parents move, one or both parents get a new job with new hours, or even when one parent refuses to comply with the current order.20th Mar 2020
How Divorcing an Addict Can Carry Additional Challenges
Addiction is a difficult struggle not just for the addict, but for his/her loved ones as well. We often see the toll that addiction takes on a marriage, and in many cases the problem only gets worse over time. In some cases, people are able to fight their addiction via approaches such as 12 step programs, but unfortunately relapses happen and the cycle continues.At some point, a person has to choose between staying with a spouse who is suffering from a worsening addiction, or leave the marriage for their own sake. For today’s post, we want to take a look at the unique struggles and challenges faced by someone who is trying to leave a marriage where addiction is a problem.
12th Mar 2020
A Refresher on Common Divorce Mistakes to Avoid
With each passing year, divorce rates have decreased a bit across the United States. That said, plenty of people are still getting divorced year after year, and we thought we’d take some time to offer a refresher on a key topic: common divorce mistakes. 7th Mar 2020
Tips for Dealing with False Accusations in Court
Being on the receiving end of a false accusation while in court can be terrifying. False accusations are unfortunately a common occurrence when it comes to family law cases in CA. This is especially true when the ex might be feeling vindictive or is willing to go to any lengths to “win” a case.