Child support arrearages are an accumulation of the past child support payments that were not paid by the non-custodial parent after being ordered to do so by the court. When a parent does not make payments on time, there are consequences to pay, which include: Jail Revocation of driver’s license Suspension of a professional license… Continue reading →
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Division of property during divorce
One of the most challenging and stressful aspects of the divorce process is property division. At the end of a marriage the couple must divide property acquired during their marriage. This process can be simple or it can be complex. In California, all property acquired during the marriage becomes community property and must be divided… Continue reading →
Paying child support
When a marriage ends, parents still have a legal obligation to ensure their children have the financial means to carry on the same standard of living they had before. A question that many ask is, “Will I have to pay child support if I have custody of my child at least half of the time?”… Continue reading →
What constitutes a change of circumstance?
Do you need to change your custody arrangement? There are a number of reasons that add up to a change that is substantial enough to warrant a change in circumstances. In order to request a modification, it must be a reason that was not known at the time of the original proceedings. For example, are… Continue reading →
A woman’s rights during separation
Are you a woman who is separated from her spouse? Have you or your spouse filed for divorce yet? As a woman heading toward a divorce, there are certain things you should know. If you choose to have a formal separation, you must go to court and ask for certain orders to protect your rights…. Continue reading →
Divorce and a restraining order
A restraining order can be an important tool in an individual’s domestic violence safety plan. However, when it comes to divorce, it can be used as a strategic weapon. If a restraining order is abused, it has the potential to hurt a parent’s chances of child custody and/or visitation. A restraining order is a court-ordered… Continue reading →
Spousal support rights
Not all women or men are entitled to spousal support after a divorce or separation although once upon a time, support was awarded because of the notion that the spouses are supposed to support each other throughout the marriage. Spousal support is a payment from one spouse to another; it is paid for the purpose… Continue reading →
What happens during the divorce process?
Although there are some divorces that are easy and involve minimal help from an attorney, there are many that are not simple and require a lot of time from an experienced Orange County Divorce attorney. The divorce process: · One of the spouses initiates the process by filing a complaint with the court listing the… Continue reading →
Separation versus Legal Separation
No marriage begins with the idea of ending in divorce or a legal separation, but many do. What is the difference between separation and legal separation? Being ‘separated’ is when a couple fights and one of the spouses moves out of the home for a while – until things cool down. A ‘legal separation’ is… Continue reading →
Allocation of debts
Besides the division of assets, the allocation of debts is one of the most important issues to settle during a divorce. Both parties are responsible for marital debts that were incurred during the marriage. Generally, the decision regarding the allocation of debts follows the same principle as division of property – all debts must be… Continue reading →
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