When a couple wants to share property rights without getting married, they have a variety of options available that would allow them to legally make big life decisions together. Couples can have joint tenancies, cohabitation agreements, “living together” contracts, and wills. If a couple wants to have legal grounds to make life decisions together, especially… Continue reading →
Calculating Child Support in California
When parents divorce, the parent who primarily cares for the child will receive payments from the other parent. The law assumes the custodial parent is already spending money directly on the child. Child support payments are paid until the child is 18, but may continue if the child is 19 years old and is still… Continue reading →
Am I expected to pay child support if I am not the biological parent of the child?
A man could still be required to pay child support if he was never married to the mother and is not the biological father, if paternity is established. When a baby is born, one of the most important things to do is to establish paternity of the child. Establishing paternity, meaning who is the father,… Continue reading →
What is Virtual Visitation and Why is it Important?
Virtual visitation is a new way for parents to meet with their children under child visitation laws. It allows a non-custodial parent to meet with their child through the use of internet technology, also called “e-visitation” or “e-access.” Virtual visitation refers to visitation by use of video-chat applications such as Skype, and can also include… Continue reading →
Recognized Grounds for Divorce in California
The court does not take divorce lightly, as it has a serious and long-lasting impact on the couple. This is why when you ask the court to grant you a divorce, you must present your reasons for it. This is true whether it is a fault or no-fault divorce. In a “no fault” divorce, the… Continue reading →
Special Needs Children and Child Support
During a divorce, taking care of the child’s needs is of utmost importance to the parents. Parents want and need to attend the best interests of the child, however, the best interests of the child has no single definition and varies for every family’s unique situation. Determining the child’s best interests can be even more… Continue reading →
I currently have a wage garnishment for child support and my child has just turned 18, how do I stop the wage garnishment?
In California, a wage garnishment can be terminated once the child turns 18 and graduates from high, or when the child turns 19, whichever comes first. Usually,wage garnishment does not stop automatically once the child is emancipated. The parent whose wages are being garnished will need to file anIncome Withholding for Support form, as well… Continue reading →
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