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 →
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Parenting plan modifications
A parenting plan is a court order that provides a detailed cooperative approach to divorced parents raising their children. The plan details the rights, duties and responsibilities of each parent. It accommodates both parents’ work schedules and lifestyles. Parenting plans make provisions for how the parents will: · share the residential schedule of their children… 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 →
Divorce and Alimony
In determining alimony or spousal support, the court generally looks at the standard of living during the marriage. There are several factors used in determining whether or not alimony should be paid: · The needs and financial condition of the recipient spouse · The recipient’s earning capacity or ability · The ability of the payor… Continue reading →
Divorce and your children
The breakup of a marriage is often one of the most disturbing times in a person’s life. If you are considering divorce, you are probably experiencing a new set of emotions and feelings, not to mention stress. Once upon a time you and your spouse worked as a team when it came to matters regarding… Continue reading →
Termination of spousal support
California Family Code Section 4320 ensures that in a divorce, each party can maintain the standard of living they are used to while in the marriage. If one party cannot do this on his or her own, the court will award spousal support. Spousal support, in most cases, is temporary and is meant to come… Continue reading →
The first year after divorce
Getting through a divorce can be devastating. Now, you are faced with decisions that need to be made by yourself. Do you have the strength to do it? The following are a few tips to get you, a single parent, through one of the toughest times in your life. · First, develop a support network… Continue reading →
Divorce and Finances
Did you know that there are about one million divorces in the United States each year? Did you know that 50% of all marriages in California end in divorce? When divorce occurs, so does financial devastation. If a family is accustomed to a certain standard of living, changing it is difficult – it can even… Continue reading →
The road to recovery after a divorce
After divorce it is sometimes difficult to move on with your life as a single, but it can be done. Even though you have been used to being a couple, going places as a couple or doing things as a couple, you must learn to adjust your life without a partner besides you – for… Continue reading →
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