Perhaps you have already gone through one of the most difficult parts of your divorce: the child support hearing. A time that you may have dreaded, wondering if your case would be treated fairly and you would get the results you were hoping for, you’re now feeling relaxed and ready to move forward. But then… Continue reading →
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As a Divorcing Wife, Should my Husband Pay Legal Fees?
With divorce accruing fees in many different areas, you may be overwhelmed at legal fees and what effect they are having on your life and finances. Does this mean that you can force your husband to pay for your legal fees throughout the divorce? Unfortunately, no, and if they are unwilling to help, this does… Continue reading →
What Challenges do Working Moms Face?
Working moms are constantly working to stay ahead as well as give their children a good life. Mothers in the U.S. work in many different positions, some commuting to work every day and others working from home. However, with being a working mother comes the realization that they may struggle to balance career and family…. Continue reading →
Imputation of Income in Support Cases
If you are involved in a child support case after a divorce, you may have questions about a process known as “imputation of income.” Imputing income is actually a very simple process that involves the court treating a parent’s income as if it is more than what the parent is earning. For example, take a… Continue reading →
Writing a Marital History for Your Lawyer
You write a marital history for your lawyer so that they will be aware of what potential complications may arise as they guide you through the process. A good marital history should cover why your marriage worked, why it didn’t work, what outside influences hurt your marriage, and barriers your lawyer may run into with… Continue reading →
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 →