Statistics show that Orange County has one of the highest divorce rates in the country. It has been determined that every day, about 30+ people initiate divorce proceedings. With many contested or disputed divorces come grandparents are kept from seeing their grandchild. Going through legal channels can become expensive. Family mediation can sometimes be the… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Family Law’ Category
Dividing retirement accounts
California, being a community property state, calls for pension plans, 401k plans, IRAs, and other types of retirement accounts to be divided equally. Next to the family home, retirement plans are one of the biggest assets of the marriage. Retirement accounts are divided in one of two ways: 1. Qualified Domestic Relations Order 2. Divorce… Continue reading →
California specific guidelines on paying child support
The state of California has specific guidelines that determine the amount of child support that should be paid in order to ensure that your child receives proper care. It is up to both parents to provide for their child, both financially and emotionally until at least 18 years old. When determining the amount of child… Continue reading →
Can I get sole custody?
There are a number of reasons why a parent seeks sole custody of a child, including he or she may want more child support or more control over the decisions that are made on the child’s behalf. Of course, there are cases when a parent wants sole custody purely to spite the other parent. Courts… Continue reading →
Can I collect alimony?
Alimony or spousal support is designed to provide the lower-income spouse with money for living expenses. This is in addition to any child support that is awarded. The judge looks into several factors when considering alimony. Examples include the spouse’s ability to work, age, health, length of the marriage and if he or she was… Continue reading →
Is your husband cheating on you?
Have you been walking around thinking that there is a problem between you and your husband, but just can’t think of what it is? Is your husband distant with you? Does he hear you when you’re talking to him? All of a sudden you realize he may be cheating on you. All the signs are… Continue reading →
Filing an appeal
Your final divorce judgment has been handed to you after months and months of battling with your ex-spouse. What do you do if you are not happy with the court’s decision? You can file an appeal to a higher court to review a possible mistake. If you believe the first court made a mistake in… Continue reading →
Budgeting your money
Divorce is not an easy process to go through. With it not only comes changes in emotions and daily lifestyle, but divorce also brings changes in finances. You no longer have two salaries to depend. It is important to work out a budget and stick to it in order to take control of any situation… Continue reading →
A prenuptial agreement
You just got engaged the man you love. You are so happy and want to tell the world. All of a sudden you hear the word that no one wants to hear – nothing can kill romance faster than the word prenup. Even though it is something you don’t want to hear or talk about,… Continue reading →
What is an annulment?
An annulment, like a divorce, is the end of a marriage. The only difference is that with an annulment, it is like the marriage never existed. It is available under certain legal conditions. California Family Code Section 2200 describes certain marriages as ‘null and void’ from the beginning. Examples include: · A marriage in which… Continue reading →
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