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Avoiding Destructive Behavior During a California Divorce
At the Law Office of Joyce Holcomb, our divorce attorney in San Bernardino knows that even when a divorce is amicable, and both spouses respect the fact that it is time to move on, the process is still stressful, exhausting, and confusing. After one spouse files for divorce, there are many decisions to be… Read More »
How Can My Spouse and I Successfully Live Together During Our California Divorce Proceedings?
As challenging as 2020 has been so far, getting divorced during a pandemic may be increasingly complex compared to a time when we were free to move about the court system unimpeded by closures, scheduling backlogs, social distancing, and mask requirements. Once divorce documents have been filed, it is not a forgone conclusion that… Read More »
Am I Guaranteed to Receive Spousal Support Payments After My California Divorce?
At the Law Office of Joyce Holcomb, our San Bernardino Family Law lawyers understands there is a lot of confusion regarding what happens when couples decide to divorce in California. While our state allows temporary, rehabilitative, and permanent spousal support to be awarded during the divorce proceedings and as part of the final decree,… Read More »
Can I Count Items I Purchase For My Children Towards Child Support Payments?
California divorces focus on many aspects that dictate both spouses’ financial futures. There is the matter of equitably distributing assets and debts, examining eligibility for spousal support, and outlining child support requirements when the couple shares minor children. Once the details are finalized, the payments that follow can often be a point of contention… Read More »
Removing The Stigma From Prenuptial Agreements In San Bernardino
According to the U.S. Census, the median age for men and women to marry in 1960 was approximately 22 and 20, respectively. Last year, those ages swelled to 30 and 28. And that is not the only thing that has changed. Since Americans are getting married later, they are accumulating more experience, more assets… Read More »
Can Grandparents Be Awarded Custody of Grandchildren In California?
For some California children, grandparents provide love, support, stability, mentoring, guidance, and fun that their parents cannot, either through visitation or by sharing the same home. Often, these grandparents are compelled to step in to ensure their grandchildren remain in a safe and supportive environment when their parents cannot provide the physical and emotional… Read More »
Certified Family Law Specialist Fully Operating During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 19, 2020, California Governor, Gavin Newsome, issued a statewide stay-at-home order, which will remain in place until further notice. At the Law Office of Joyce Holcomb, our firm has pivoted with the mandate to keep our staff, clients, and the public safe during this unprecedented health crisis by closing our office to… Read More »
Financial Infidelity Is a Leading Cause of Divorce in the U.S.
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst professionals recently revealed the leading causes of divorce, and listed money problems as the cause of 22% of marriage dissolutions, falling close behind incompatibility and infidelity. Our San Bernardino divorce attorney knows money issues can come in each of the latter forms, too. When married couples lack the communication skills… Read More »
How Can I Fight a Contentious Child Custody Battle in San Bernardino?
Chances are, if you are in the middle of a contentious child custody battle, your divorce has been equally as combative up to this point. Unfortunately, when we are talking about your children, the fear of the unknown can be overwhelming. While each parent believes they have the most to offer and are both… Read More »
How Can a Family Lawyer Help Domestic Violence Survivors in San Bernardino?
Every sixty seconds in the United States, nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner, according to studies conducted by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. At the Law Office of Joyce Holcomb, our domestic violence attorney in San Bernardino, California is a Certified Family Specialist who can help victims understand their… Read More »
