California law does not favor one spouse paying spousal support to the other forever. The court gives you the opportunity to revisit the issue of spousal support payments. When a couple has been married for many years, questions sometimes arise regarding spousal support modifications or termination. There are times when the court will end or… Continue reading →
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Surviving divorce today
After the first few years following divorce, the standard of living for both spouses usually drops. During the marriage, both incomes were supporting one household – now they are supporting two. Divorce is a stressful situation; however, there are ways you can prepare yourself for your post-divorce financial future. · Develop a budget on necessities… Continue reading →
Pet custody
Today, the family pet is more than just a possession. He or she is part of the family – a child to the couple who does not have any children. To most pet owners, a dog or cat holds a special place in the heart and living without the furry friend can be devastating. It… Continue reading →
Child support issues
What do you do if your former spouse is ordered to pay child support and he or she refuses to do so. If this happens to you, the person owing the support may be held in contempt of the court order and sent to jail until the support is paid. In addition, a money judgment… Continue reading →
Joint custody issues
Joint custody is a type of child custody arrangement that allows both parents to have custody of their child. If the parents have joint legal custody, both parents have the right to make decisions that affect the child’s life, such as medical care, education, religion, and day care. If they have joint physical custody, the… Continue reading →
Will collaborative divorce work for you?
Are you contemplating divorce? Are you ready for a lengthy high-conflict divorce or do you want to make it easy on yourself? Do you think you and your spouse can agree on how to divide your property and share custody of your children? Or, are you in the middle of a high-conflict and sort of… Continue reading →
Divorce and the family home
Keeping the family home can be quite challenging during divorce, especially if the parties have little or no equity in it. Once upon a time, families owned their homes outright without any mortgage payments. Today is a different story – many mortgage payments cannot be made or worse, homes are in foreclosure. Today’s economy has… Continue reading →
Separating martial debt
In today’s economy, many couples owe astounding amounts of money for homes, cars and credit card purchases. When you’re in a relationship, it is easier to pay the debt, but what happens when the marriage ends up in divorce – who is responsible? When a couple files for divorce, they first think about their assets;… Continue reading →
Divorce & spousal support
Spousal support is a key part of any divorce and can be awarded to either of the spouses. It is often one of the most difficult situations to deal with in the divorce process because it affects the current and future lifestyles of both parties. No one wants to be hindered financially by the payment… Continue reading →
When are you in contempt of court?
The following are examples of contempt actions and their consequences: · A parent not paying child support – can be jailed until full payment is made · When one party does not turn over an asset subject to a settlement agreement – can be jailed until asset is relinquished · Refusing visitation to the non-custodial… Continue reading →
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