Those that pay child support often complain that they are paying too much. Those that receive the child support complain they get too little. Those that pay (the payer) want to know exactly how their money is being spent – what does it go towards? Those that receive (the payee) state that the money pays… Continue reading →
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Did your ex-husband hit you?
Have you recently filed for divorce and your husband is against it? Is he taking his frustrations and anger out on you with physical abuse? Divorce brings out many emotions in the couple, including confusion, uncertainty and anger. Unfortunately, some people cannot handle divorce and resort to violence against ex-spouses. When a divorce involves physical… Continue reading →
Can I get an annulment?
An annulment legally ends a marriage; it is as though the marriage never occurred. In order to file for an annulment, certain criteria must be met. These include: · Age – if one of the parties is not of legal age of consent · Mental incapacity – if a person is under the influence of… Continue reading →
What are child support arrearages?
Child support arrearages are an accumulation of the past child support payments that were not paid by the non-custodial parent after being ordered to do so by the court. When a parent does not make payments on time, there are consequences to pay, which include: Jail Revocation of driver’s license Suspension of a professional license… Continue reading →
Paying child support
When a marriage ends, parents still have a legal obligation to ensure their children have the financial means to carry on the same standard of living they had before. A question that many ask is, “Will I have to pay child support if I have custody of my child at least half of the time?”… Continue reading →
What constitutes a change of circumstance?
Do you need to change your custody arrangement? There are a number of reasons that add up to a change that is substantial enough to warrant a change in circumstances. In order to request a modification, it must be a reason that was not known at the time of the original proceedings. For example, are… Continue reading →
Spousal support rights
Not all women or men are entitled to spousal support after a divorce or separation although once upon a time, support was awarded because of the notion that the spouses are supposed to support each other throughout the marriage. Spousal support is a payment from one spouse to another; it is paid for the purpose… Continue reading →
Separation versus Legal Separation
No marriage begins with the idea of ending in divorce or a legal separation, but many do. What is the difference between separation and legal separation? Being ‘separated’ is when a couple fights and one of the spouses moves out of the home for a while – until things cool down. A ‘legal separation’ is… Continue reading →
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 →
Domestic violence and protective orders
California takes domestic violence issues very seriously. Both the accused and the alleged victim have rights that need to be protected. If there is a real threat of harm, a court will issue a protective or restraining order. In most cases, claims of domestic violence are true, however, sometimes claims have no merit and are… Continue reading →
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