The allocation of debts is one of the most important issues to settle during a divorce. It is always best if the couple can decide on their own how to separate their assets and financial debts. However, in too many cases, the parties cannot agree on this matter. In such cases, a family court judge… Continue reading →
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Alimony modification
Alimony or spousal support is paid by one spouse to the spouse with fewer financial resources when the couple divorces. The purpose is to help the less financially advantaged spouse transition into a new life. Before alimony is awarded by the court, it must be proven that the circumstances demand such an order. If the… Continue reading →
Parenting plan after a divorce
The court requires all divorcing parents to adopt a parenting plan, which is intended to ensure the child continues to have frequent and continued contact with both parents. The parenting plan must detail how the parents will share and be involved in the day-to-day raising of their minor child. It should include parental responsibility, time… Continue reading →
Do you have contempt issues?
What happens when your ex-spouse violates the terms of your divorce settlement? The decision to divorce, in most cases, is a difficult one. Reaching an agreeable arrangement for child and/or spousal support, child custody, visitation, property and debt division, and all the other family issues involved in the dissolution of a marriage is time-consuming, stressful… Continue reading →
What happens if custodial parent moves?
What happens when the custodial parent decides to move to another state? Can visitation rights be easily maintained? Will the disruption in visitation with the non-custodial parent be detrimental to the child? In most cases, the custodial parent must get the approval of the non-custodial parent and/or the court before the move can take place…. Continue reading →
Dividing up debts and liabilities
As part of an action for the dissolution of a marriage, the court must determine the division of the couple’s debts and liabilities – not only division of property. The court considers the circumstances surrounding each party before arriving at a fair and equitable division. The court looks at the length of the marriage, the… Continue reading →
Tax consequences and divorce
When a couple is going through the divorce process, especially when they are fighting over the division of assets, they are not thinking about the significant tax consequences down the road. It is important to know how to make informed decisions about the tax consequences of property division and support payments. It is important to… Continue reading →
Are you a victim of domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse is an attempt by another person to cause or intentionally cause bodily injury. The individual places the victim in fear of imminent serious bodily injury or harassment that causes significant emotional distress. If you are a victim of domestic abuse, this is a serious issue and you should immediately take steps to protect… Continue reading →
Can a father change the custody arrangements?
When couples first get married, they think they will be married forever. They start planning their future together. They buy a house, a car, and then the first child is born. Everything is going along well; all are happy. All of a sudden, without any notice, the wife wants a divorce. They actually agree to… Continue reading →
Civil paternity
In the State of California, a child born to a married couple is assumed to have been fathered by the husband, unless proven otherwise. If a couple is not married, they can sign a legal document when the child is born or can wait for a later date, if necessary. In the case of an… Continue reading →
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