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Changing Marijuana Laws Are Complicating Child Custody in California

Could you lose custody of your children because you legally smoked pot in your home while they were present? Does growing medicinal marijuana on your property expose you to child endangerment charges? An emerging controversy has pitted an adult’s right to lawfully use and grow marijuana against the state’s compelling interest in protecting children from exposure to risk.

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Parental alienation: What does it mean and how can it affect child custody?

While ordering child custody arrangements, a judge may favor a parent who is more likely to encourage frequent and ongoing contact with the other parent. Parental alienation varies in the degree of severity measured by the behavior and attitude of the parent and the minor children. The severity can amount to nothing more than referring to the other parent by a derogatory name, or it can be as devastating as an intentional campaign to destroy the children’s relationship with the other parent. In extreme cases, the alienation leads to a condition known as parental alienation syndrome (PAS), which can have a devastating long-term impact on minor children.

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California Name Change

Changing your name in California is not difficult, and most people tackle this legal task on their own. The forms are available online and you can fill them out and file them with the court yourself. The required fee may be waived if you are unable to pay. Here is some basic information to get you started.

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Missouri Name Change

In Missouri, changing your name begins with completing and filing the proper form with the circuit court clerk where you live. The process is not as puzzling as you might expect, and with a little helpful information you can do it on your own. Here is what you need to do to get started right away.

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What are some ways to collect when your ex won’t pay alimony?

When your former spouse is not paying alimony, returning to divorce or family court should be your first action. Seek the help of an experienced divorce or family law attorney to represent you. Show the court evidence that your former spouse has not made payments, has not made full payments, or has not made timely payments. Collect written proof of late or partial payments. Explain how your former spouse’s actions are causing you financial difficulty.

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