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Top 11 Things To Know About A Fresno Divorce Attorney

July 20th, 2023

What does a Fresno divorce attorney do? A Fresno divorce attorney helps guide clients through the divorce process. This can include division of assets, child custody, spousal support, and other legal issues. They can provide advice, file paperwork, n… Read More

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Legal Challenges for A Blended Family Going Through Divorce

June 5th, 2023

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Rick D. Banks

After a divorce, families can face significant changes — and the challenges for blended families can be even more numerous. Nearly 40% of families in the United States today are blended, meaning one or both partners have children from prior relatio… Read More

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How to Win a Child Custody Case in California

January 23rd, 2023

Child custody battles are often contentious and lengthy disputes. Although courts prefer joint custody arrangements in most circumstances, there may be situations where sharing custody does not work. However, it’s essential to understand that in an… Read More

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5 Things to Know About Filing for Divorce If You or Your Spouse is in the Military

December 15th, 2022

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Rick D. Banks

If you or your spouse is a member of the military and you are facing divorce, it’s critical to be aware of how military divorce differs from civilian divorce. Although state law governs divorce matters, there are certain instances in which federal… Read More

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What Happens If One Parent Is Withholding a Child From Another Parent?

October 11th, 2018

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Rick D. Banks

Unfortunately, sometimes divorced spouses can’t seem to co-parent successfully. Ignoring the existing parenting plan, a custodial parent may intentionally prevent the non-custodial parent from seeing their child for months, or even sometimes ye… Read More

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Child Support Attorney: How to Obtain a Child Support Order

June 8th, 2017

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Rick D. Banks

If you are currently in the process of obtaining an order for support in the State of California, an experienced Fresno child support attorney may be able to help. Under California law, a parent may be entitled to collect child support if he or she h… Read More

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How Does the Fresno Divorce Process Work?

June 27th, 2016

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Rick D. Banks

The Fresno divorce process can be daunting when a divorcing spouse first encounters it. Most people have never been in litigation and may be dealing with the court process for the first time with their contested divorce proceeding. Litigation refers… Read More

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