Posts Tagged ‘Divorce’

Child support

Do you need legal assistance with child support? The state of California takes into consideration both parents’ income in order to assess child support payments.  There are certain factors that affect payments, including: ·     Child custody ·     Parenting time ·     Financial obligation to a previous or new marriage ·     Health care costs ·     Child’s education… Continue reading →

Should I reconcile or divorce?

Thinking about divorce can be a difficult time.  You ask yourself, “Is this the best path for me to take?”  Do you doubt your original decision?  Can you make it on your own?  Will your children be okay? You need to stop and think this through; do not act hastily.  Put your feelings in order…. Continue reading →

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Parenting time modification

Everyone goes through changes in their life.  But when a change is so great that you need a modification in your parenting time, this can result in a stressful time.  Parenting time schedules are made in accordance with the best interest of the child. Reasons that can result in a parenting time modification include: ·… Continue reading →

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Division of marital property

Under California law, marital property includes all property acquired during the marriage however titled, unless it is acquired by inheritance. Property division in a divorce is when the assets, property and items of value are divided.  California law requires that property is divided 50/50.  Factors that come into play when dividing assets include: ·     Income… Continue reading →

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Divorce and social security benefits

Many have asked the question, “Can I collect half of my former spouse’s social security after the divorce is final?” The answer is maybe.  In order to do so, your marriage must have lasted for more than ten years and when you reach retirement age, you are not married to someone else.  If this is… Continue reading →

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Property Division

California is a community property state.  Community property includes all property and debt acquired by the couple from the date of their marriage until the marital cut-off date.  This includes all real estate, household goods, automobiles, boats, jewelry, etc. Property division and marital debt issues are settled by a signed Final Judgment of Dissolution of… Continue reading →

Conflict and your child

A child can take so much – eventually he or she will break down when there is constant conflict between his or her parents – parents that hate each other. This can take a toll on a child.  The child’s distress can form school-related problems, depression, or anxiety.  The child can start complaining about frequent… Continue reading →

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Divorce and debts

When a marriage ends, the property and assets are not the only things that are divided.  So are your debts – credit cards and other bills that need to be paid. When there is a prenuptial agreement, it is usually easier to divide debts that have been incurred because the agreement will guide you through… Continue reading →

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Spousal support & Divorce

Protect yourself from possible financial disaster! Spousal support is normally awarded so the recipient spouse can have some degree of financial independence.  He or she can continue with the lifestyle they have been used to while the marriage was intact.  Depending on the circumstances, spousal support can be awarded for a limited time or indefinitely…. Continue reading →

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Understanding family law

Are you confused about the division of marital assets, spousal support, and child custody?  Are you concerned that your financial future will no longer be secure?  If you are heading for divorce, chances are you have many questions.  You need to understand your options. When you are involved in a family dispute, you need personal… Continue reading →

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