1. Be upfront about your income and expenses. Provide verification of your income, including your last 6 months’ of wage stubs and your last 2 years’ of tax returns at the outset of your case. Also, provide verification of your monthly living expenses so that everyone is on the same page about what is reasonable… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Family Law’
Child support defined
Child support, as its name implies, is a means of providing money from the higher earning parent to the lower earning parent in order to provide for the necessities of life (and other items as well) for the benefit of the minor children. Under California law, parents are required to continue providing financially for their… Continue reading →
California cohabitation agreements
Cohabitation occurs when two people live together, are engaged in an intimate relationship and do not have a legal commitment such as a valid marriage or recognized domestic partnership. When couples cohabitate, California law does not recognize their individual assets as community property as when two people are married. It is not hard to see… Continue reading →
Understanding Common Law Marriages
Have you been living in the same home with a significant other for an extended period of time? Does your relationship feel like a marriage, even though neither one of you wants the formality of a big ceremony? You may already be married under the law. Cohabitation over extended periods may lead to what is… Continue reading →
Visitiation Orders
When a family goes through a divorce, children tend to suffer the most. Divorce is a big change, and it is sometimes difficult for a child to understand why these changes are happening and what led to their parents’ split. These questions are sometimes far beyond what a child can comprehend, making these troubled times… Continue reading →
What happens when custodial parent leaves the state?
When a custodial parent moves across town, visitation rights can still be maintained. However, what happens when that parent decides to move to another state? This often becomes a delicate issue when faced by divorced couples who have a custody order regarding their child. Courts today believe that this kind of move can be detrimental… Continue reading →
Was your child taken away?
California’s child abuse and neglect laws are very serious. If you, as a parent, find yourself on the wrong side of these laws, you also know how easily your children can be taken away. You ask, “How can this be resolved?” As a parent, do you understand your responsibilities towards your children? Statistics show that… Continue reading →
Cohabitation agreement
Ending a long-term relationship is difficult and stressful – whether the partners are married or not. Over the years, many types of agreements have been developed to address the issues that arise for unmarried couples, such as a cohabitation agreement. The purpose of this agreement is to avoid litigation in the event the relationship ends…. Continue reading →
Permanent spousal support
Depending on your circumstances, spousal support could last for just a few months or for a lifetime. Permanent support is sometimes awarded to individuals who have relied solely on their spouse’s income. In addition, their age, health or lack of work experience makes them unemployable. It is up to the court’s discretion when awarding support… Continue reading →
What are my rights as a mother?
Have your children been taken away from you during your divorce proceedings? Are you fighting for custody of your children? In most cases, a mother is awarded custody of her children unless the mother has serious issues, such as: · A negative history of parenting · Mental impairment · Drug or alcohol addiction However, today,… Continue reading →
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