During divorce proceedings a court may award spousal support to one of the parties. The purpose of spousal support is not to provide for any economic effects of the divorce by continuing to pay income to the individual who either does not have a job nor has a lower-paying one. Unlike child support, spousal support… Continue reading →
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Lessons Learned From A Divorce
Getting divorced and going through separation, with children, a once-shared home and the family dog, is painful and confusing, but it can be rewarding as well. Most people think about divorce in terms of failed marriage, but our best chance at finding lasting love in the future comes from the personal growth that occurs in… Continue reading →
How Can I Help My Children During Divorce?
Divorce is not only a stressful time for the couple, but what about the children? When telling your children about your decision to get a divorce, it is important to make them feel safe and loved, even though mommy and daddy no longer want to be married. It’s difficult for some children to understand what’s… Continue reading →
I Want To See My Children
A divorce is much more than just the end of your marriage. The issues addressed will change the rest of your life and impact everyone you care about, including your children. Any time a divorce proceeding involves children, it complicates matters. The relationship you develop with your former spouse can greatly impact the development and… Continue reading →
Can I Get My Marriage Annulled?
Did you get married, perhaps a quickie one in Las Vegas, and wake up the next day to realize you made a mistake? Did the word annulment come to mind? Actually, annulments have nothing to do with the duration of your marriage or changes of heart. An annulment is a legal way of erasing a… Continue reading →
Divorce & Adultery
While adultery can cause significant pain and emotional stress in a marriage, it is not a significant factor in California divorce law. California divorces are obtained on no-fault grounds – and financial and child custody decisions are based on certain factors, not spousal behavior. California divorces are based on irreconcilable differences and the incurable insanity… Continue reading →
Post-Judgment Child Support Modification
What happens when a post-divorce commitment is not kept? How does your ex-spouse enforce his or her right to collect unpaid child support? But what happens when you cannot make those payments? Perhaps you have lost your job. The unexcused failure to adhere to a court-ordered commitment regarding child support can create a serious problem…. Continue reading →
Determining Child Custody
The overriding consideration in determining child custody is always the best interests of the child. If the child is old enough, the court will talk to him or her before making a decision. Getting Divorce is already overwhelming enough for the parents involved, so one recommendation is to have a detail parenting plan written determining… Continue reading →
How Much Child Support Will I Pay?
Every child is entitled to financial support from both of his or her parents. With this in mind, if two parents are not raising their child together because of divorce, child support is generally required. Child support is mandated by law and if there is a support order in place, the support must be paid… Continue reading →
Can my child support increase?
My ex-husband married a high-earner; can my child support increase? In California, the California Family Code establishes the presumptive child support obligations for divorcing parents. California courts do not automatically recalculate a parent’s child support obligation if he remarries – his new wife’s income does not usually have an effect on support obligations. However, there… Continue reading →
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