Posts Tagged ‘lifestyle’

What is Voluntary Impoverishment? What Can I Do?

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 →

Issues in Divorce Cases Involving High Assets

Recently, we heard of Johnny Depp’s high-asset divorce proceedings in the news and the many complications that have come to light. Johnny Depp has been building an extremely expensive art collection that includes the art of many famous artists around the world. When a divorce was announced to the public, Depp quickly put up pieces… Continue reading →

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How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in California

In California, if you are dealing with a domestic violence case and wish to obtain custody of your child after an event, there are many agencies that are able to provide you with legal help. After you have been involved in a domestic violence case, you may feel scared or uncertain of what will happen… Continue reading →

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Things to do before a divorce

It can be very stressful and emotional when an individual considers the dissolution of his or her marriage.  If you are thinking about filing for a divorce, make sure you are prepared to do so. In order to avoid some common pitfalls associated with divorce, consider the following before doing anything: ·         Make sure you… Continue reading →

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Coping with divorce

A divorce can turn your world, as you know it, upside down.  We all want a carefree life and a marriage that lasts forever.  Unfortunately, nothing stays the same forever – change is inevitable.  Change can be unexpected and unpleasant. Can you cope with divorce?  Divorce is usually accompanied with overwhelming anger, grief, confusion or… Continue reading →

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California specific guidelines on paying child support

The state of California has specific guidelines that determine the amount of child support that should be paid in order to ensure that your child receives proper care.  It is up to both parents to provide for their child, both financially and emotionally until at least 18 years old. When determining the amount of child… Continue reading →

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After divorce

Are you newly divorced?  Do you want to get on with your new life or hang around the surroundings that constantly remind you of the life you shared with your ex-husband? It’s time to redefine your space to present the new you.  Because you don’t want to sleep in the same room you shared with… Continue reading →

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Can I collect alimony?

Alimony or spousal support is designed to provide the lower-income spouse with money for living expenses.  This is in addition to any child support that is awarded. The judge looks into several factors when considering alimony.  Examples include the spouse’s ability to work, age, health, length of the marriage and if he or she was… Continue reading →

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Budgeting your money

Divorce is not an easy process to go through.  With it not only comes changes in emotions and daily lifestyle, but divorce also brings changes in finances.  You no longer have two salaries to depend. It is important to work out a budget and stick to it in order to take control of any situation… Continue reading →

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Accountability for child support payments

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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