After a divorce is final, most people would like to just walk away. However, realistically, events occur that require revisiting some of the issues that were resolved during the divorce process, such as modifications of child custody and visitation, child support, or spousal support. The child custody, visitation or support orders that were appropriate at… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Child Support’ Category
Can I Collect Spousal Support?
It is important to protect your future. Those ordered to pay spousal support sometimes have misconceptions about it. It is not a punishment the court inflicts on one spouse. Spousal support allows the lower-earning spouse to maintain his or her standard of living during the marriage – while moving towards self-sufficiency – if possible. The… Continue reading →
Dissolution Of Domestic Partnership
A domestic partnership is a legal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life, but are not joined by marriage or a civil union. In California, it is almost equivalent to marriage. If the couple has a registered domestic partnership and they want to dissolve it, they need to file… Continue reading →
Post-Decree Modification
I’ve been asked if a court-ordered custody order can be changed. Changing custody orders can be important to ensure that both parents uphold their parental obligations – as well as allowing the child the opportunity to have both parents involved in his or her life. The involvement of both parents is crucial to providing a… Continue reading →
How Do I Get My Ex To Pay Child Support Regularly
Child support is an obligation of a parent to provide emotional, financial and medical support for their child. Violation of court-ordered child support can have serious consequences. The court has many options available to recover overdue child support payments. In order to enforce, the non-paying parent may be subject to sanctions, which include: Restricted driving… Continue reading →
Unmarried Parental Rights
As a parent, you have certain rights and responsibilities in the care and upbringing of your children. However, when you are unmarried, unique challenges may arise – your rights are not the same as married couples. When the couple is not married, the unwed father is not automatically presumed to be the biological father –… Continue reading →
The Divorce Process; Who Get’s What?
Once your divorce papers are filed and served, neither spouse can sell property, remove children from the state of California, or change insurance policies. During the trial permanent orders are awarded regarding child custody, visitation and child support. The property, assets and debts are divided. California is a community property state which means the property… Continue reading →
Divorce Litigation: 5 Things you need to Know
The divorce rate is at an all-time high. Almost 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. Divorce litigation is when a divorcing couple cannot come to a settlement agreement; they need the help of the family court to settle issues regarding child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division. If you are going… Continue reading →
Divorce – What’s going to happen?
When a couple decides to end their marriage, it can be one of the most difficult and traumatic experiences that ever happens to them. With emotions running high and stress hanging around, sensitive issues like child and/or spousal support, child custody, and parenting plans can make it difficult for the couple to set their differences… Continue reading →
Tips for negotiating child support in a divorce agreement
1. Be upfront about your income and expenses. Provide verification of your income, including your last 6 months’ of wage stubs and your last 2 years’ of tax returns at the outset of your case. Also, provide verification of your monthly living expenses so that everyone is on the same page about what is reasonable… Continue reading →
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