Are you facing divorce or another family law matter? Are you frustrated, angry or confused? It is difficult to face the uncertain prospect of what the future holds for you. How is this going to affect you financially? The once unconditional love you shared with your spouse has now turned into bitterness and the feeling… Continue reading →
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What is marital debt?
Although divorce involves many aspects of household dissolution, the matter of marital debt remains a complex matter. Marital debt is debt incurred during the course of the marriage. As if the emotional trauma of a broken marriage is not enough, the separation of a pair of personal lives is magnified by the separation of economic ones. Now,… Continue reading →
Concealment of assets in a divorce
When two people are dissolving a marriage, many areas of their lives will be impacted, such as taxes, pensions, estate planning, credit, etc. Sometimes there can be an attempt by one or even both parties to hide money or assets so they will not have to relinquish it in the divorce settlement. What about the… Continue reading →
Marriage versus Living Together
Marriage may not be right for everyone. Some couples choose to live together without the benefit of a legal union, such as marriage. There are legal differences between the two relationships, which include: · A marriage ends through a legal divorce that can be costly and emotionally draining – A living together relationship ends upon… 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 there benefits to an uncontested divorce?
Yes, there are. An uncontested divorce means that the couple has reached an agreement on all family issues, including division of property, child support and visitation, and spousal support. The number one benefit of obtaining an uncontested divorce is that any agreement that you and your soon-to-be spouse reach, will often be more in your… Continue reading →
Temporary child custody order and divorce
Once you and your spouse decide to file for divorce, it is important that you determine custody arrangements. If you and your spouse cannot decide this on your own, you can request temporary custody court orders. A temporary child custody order can be established as part of your divorce petition; it takes effect immediately. It… Continue reading →
Ending spousal support
When you are ordered to pay spousal support, it feels like you’ve been doing it forever – it will never end. Don’t get alarmed; California law does not favor indefinite spousal support. The law allows you to revisit your spousal support order. You can take action to reduce or eliminate your spousal support obligation. If… 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 →
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