In most cases, child support payments end when the child reaches the age of majority – 18 or 21. However, there are many factors to take into consideration when determining this. There are incidences when payments do not end until the child graduates from college. If your child becomes emancipated, your support obligations end…. Continue reading →
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What to tell your children about your divorce
Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows how painful, stressful and confusing this time can be, especially when there are children involved. Concerns arise about who, what, when, where, and how to tell your children. The following are some helpful and positive tips: Sit down with your spouse and decide what you are going… Continue reading →
Collaborative divorce
Even though divorce is an emotional and stressful time, it doesn’t have to be. Why shouldn’t you and your spouse work together for the best outcome? After all, you were once a team working together. The collaborative approach to divorce allows you to keep a positive relationship with your former spouse – it is best… Continue reading →
Divorce and your children
The breakup of a marriage is often one of the most disturbing times in a person’s life. If you are considering divorce, you are probably experiencing a new set of emotions and feelings, not to mention stress. Once upon a time you and your spouse worked as a team when it came to matters regarding… Continue reading →
Paternity disputed
Did you see the news about an Angels baseball player who is disputing paternity of a 4-year old boy? In a recent petition, the Orange County Child Services asked a judge to make the ball player pay higher child support to the mother because of his high salary. He had been paying several thousand dollars… Continue reading →
Supporting your child
One of the most important parts of a divorce settlement is your child’s future. Child support is set up so that the costs of raising a child will be shared by both parents. When the child has special needs, they will be taken into account when the amount of support is calculated for the non-custodial… Continue reading →
Establishing paternity
Establishing paternity is a family law matter that will have a major effect on the parties involved. There are several reasons why paternity is established. They include: · When a father wants to have custody or visitation rights to his child · A mother wishes to receive child support · A mother wants to disestablish… Continue reading →
What is family law?
Family law issues affect the very core of your life. They are usually very personal and can impact you both emotionally and financially. Family issues for the most part include divorce, your children (custody, support, and visitation), property division, domestic violence (restraining orders) and modifications of a court-ordered matter down the road. If you have… Continue reading →
What is collaborative divorce mediation?
Couples who have decided to divorce and want to avoid the time-consuming and costly process of divorce litigation should look into collaborative divorce. It allows the two parties and their legal representative to work out the details of their settlement without a judge making the decisions for them. After all, a judge does not personally… Continue reading →
Were you served with divorce papers?
If you were served divorce papers by your spouse, you just received formal notice that he or she has taken the first step to divorce action. First, calm down. Read the papers carefully and find the date you need to respond by. If you agree to a divorce, everything should run smoothly, but if you… Continue reading →
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