Q: My husband and I recently moved to Sacramento from Reno, and now that we live here, we want to get divorced. Do we need to file for divorce in Reno, where we got married, or can we file in California? Melissa A:  Sorry to hear about your situation.  Moving to a new city and all of the changes that come with it can really put stress on a marriage. According to the California Courts Self-Help website, California has jurisdiction over a marriage, and the power to dissolve it, only if at least one spouse has lived in California for a certain period of time.  Either you or your spouse must have lived in California for at least six months, and in the county where you plan to file your pap

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Q: I've heard that getting a divorce is more expensive than getting married. Is that true? In total, how much does a divorce really cost? - Dave A: Well, I guess that depends on how extravagant your wedding was. It’s usually cheaper to stay married than to get a divorce, though. For most couples, divorce is an expensive process. It’s impossible to put an exact price on a divorce, because it is different in each situation. An extended contested divorce typically ends up costing more than one that is settled easily between the parties. In general, the more issues to be dealt with during the divorce, the more expensive it may be. Additionally, the more assets you have, the more you have to

For the last two weeks, my daughter and I have been helping a long-time family friend whose daughter has been removed from her custody, under a very misguided Parental Alienation claim. I’ve accompanied her to an attorney meeting, my daughter created an email and website on her behalf hoping we could get her story out to the media, all the while trying to be encouraging, but guiding her in various directions to keep her focused isn’t as easy as it sounds. Their entire family is drained; emotionally, mentally and physically wiped out and it’s trickling down to extended family and friends. Those with children are asking if this can happen to them. Their little ones are waking up with nightma