Posts Tagged ‘Divorce’

Is your spouse cheating on you?

Has your spouse become distant and stays away from home a lot?  Do you have the feeling that your spouse has been cheating on you? If you answer yes to some or all of the following questions, you may have a cheating spouse. ·     Is your spouse being secretive when on the phone or computer?… Continue reading →

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What is an appeal?

Do you think you got the bad end of the stick regarding the final judgment in your divorce?  Are you convinced that the family court did not understand the facts surrounding your situation? If you believe that the family court made an error in a decision, you don’t have to live with it; you can… Continue reading →

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Determining child support

One of the most important issues in a divorce process is child support. California law requires child support to be calculated based on several factors that include income and employment of each spouse.  The formula used is set forth in the California Family Code and is known as a guideline. The court order for child… Continue reading →

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Dividing property during a divorce

During the divorce process the couple must divide the property they acquired during the marriage.  Oftentimes it is a simple process, but there are times when it is not. California is known as a community property state and is divided equally.  Any property that was obtained before the marriage is considered separate property and is… Continue reading →

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After divorce, who gets the child tax break?

Tax issues can get complicated and complex after divorce.  For one thing, which parent is allowed to claim valuable child-related taxbreaks?  In certain cases, it depends on which parent is allowed to claim the child as a dependent. When taxes are concerned, the parent who has custody for the greater part of the year (the… Continue reading →

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What are the requirements for filing for a divorce?

In order to file for dissolution of a marriage in California, residency requirements must be met. According to California Family Code Section 297, the couple is not allowed to file papers unless one of the parties has been a resident of California for at least six months and has lived in the county where the… Continue reading →

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Inheritance and divorce

You and your spouse have decided to divorce.  You know California is a community property state.  What is to become with the inheritance you received from your dad? Don’t be alarmed; an inheritance received during your marriage is considered separate property.  However, there are times when it can be considered marital property.  One example is… Continue reading →

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Understanding visitation rights

A divorce is a life-altering event, and heightened emotions can lead to poor decisions on the part of both parties. When a couple divorces, the court will order child visitation at reasonable places and times and will leave it up to the parents to determine a more exact arrangement and schedule.  Reasonable visitation is flexible… Continue reading →

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Civil domestic violence

Domestic violence is not always an act of violence against a spouse – sometimes it applies to a partner, a former partner or a person you may be dating. When a divorce is in process, claims of domestic violence are not uncommon, especially for those couples facing child custody cases. This can turn very unpleasant…. Continue reading →

Messy prenuptial agreement cancels wedding

Did you hear about the couple who pulled the plug on their wedding two hours before it was set to begin?  It seems an investment banker was set to marry a hotel heiress when their lawyers made a mess of everything. Apparently the 33-year old and 28-year old couple reached an agreement but a day… Continue reading →

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