In a previous post, we discussed why coming up with a “Plan B” can be a tremendously productive exercise, if you’re going through a California divorce or child custody negotiation. You want to have extra options, in case your original, ideal plan falls through. As...
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The Importance of Coming Up with a “Plan B” in a Divorce or Child Custody Battle (Part 1)
No one likes to lose, whether they’re playing fantasy football or a game of Angry Birds; or they’re immersed in a life changing child custody or divorce court battle. The more prepared that you can be for whatever outcome occurs, the more relaxed and adaptable you’ll...
The Tragic Custody Battle of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown: Implications for Your California Separation
When “Bodyguard” singer, Whitney Houston, passed away last year, the entire country went into mourning. In addition to her legacy of creating wonderful music, Houston will be remembered for her acrimonious, lengthy divorce and custody battle with hip-hop icon, Bobby...
The Tempestuous Custody Battle Between Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva
Few celebrities have been as publicly divisive in recent years as actor, Mel Gibson. Two years ago, the press leaked phone calls that Gibson made to his girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, in which the actor used racially and sexually loaded language. Many in the media...
Celebrity Custody Battles in the Spotlight: Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin
In the annals of notorious celebrity divorces, Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger’s rancorous split stands out as one of the most unseemly and unfortunate. For nearly a decade, the A-List actors waged a not-so-private domestic battle, which ended in a separation in 2000,...
More Thoughts on the Charlie Sheen/Denise Richards/Brooke Mueller Child Custody Mess
Actor Charlie Sheen’s crazy tabloid antics have served as ongoing cannon fodder for tabloids and Hollywood gossip blogs. But Sheen’s complex custody battles with his ex-wives, Denise Richards and Brooke Mueller, are no laughing matter. They’re sad and disturbing. In...
Charlie Sheen’s Child Custody Battle
Actor Charlie Sheen (of Two and a Half Men and “Winning!” fame) is back in the news again — this time, over a new twist in his ongoing child custody battle over his two kids, Max and Bob. The Department of Children and Family Services got a report that member of a...
Wild California Custody Battle Involving Olympian Bode Miller
Decorated U.S. Olympian, Bode Miller, is involved in a complex, legally interesting custody battle with an ex-girlfriend, 27-year-old Sara McKenna. The 36-year-old Olympian skier briefly dated McKenna for several months, after they met through an online dating agency....
My ex-wife requested sole legal and physical custody of our children as well as child support. What is going to happen?
Just because she is asking for sole custody does not mean that the court will order it. It sounds like you have been an active father and involved in your children’s lives. Assuming no other facts, the court should order that your contact with your daughter continues...
DD002 – Dinnebier & Demmerle’s Second Podcast – Child Support Overview
Dinnebier & Demmerle has posted its second podcast. Listen in to learn more about child support. In this episode, you will hear about: Child support in California; How child support is calculated; How long you may have to pay child support; Special situations...