Although there are some divorces that are easy and involve minimal help from an attorney, there are many that are not simple and require a lot of time from an experienced Orange County Divorce attorney. The divorce process: · One of the spouses initiates the process by filing a complaint with the court listing the… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘Spousal Support’
Modifications
Modification issues for child support, visitation and spousal support often arise after the couple is divorced. When the custodial parent asks for a child support modification, he or she must show that the child’s needs cannot be adequately met based on the support currently being received. If the non-custodial parent is seeking a downward modification,… Continue reading →
Divorce waiting period
Are you aware that there is a divorce waiting period when filing for divorce? This is to make sure that the couple is absolutely certain about ending their marriage. California law requires a six-month waiting period that begins the day of filing. After six months plus one day after the filing date, the divorce papers… Continue reading →
What are the requirements for filing for a divorce?
In order to file for dissolution of a marriage in California, residency requirements must be met. According to California Family Code Section 297, the couple is not allowed to file papers unless one of the parties has been a resident of California for at least six months and has lived in the county where the… Continue reading →
An end to spousal support
California law does not favor one spouse paying spousal support to the other forever. The court gives you the opportunity to revisit the issue of spousal support payments. When a couple has been married for many years, questions sometimes arise regarding spousal support modifications or termination. There are times when the court will end or… Continue reading →
Surviving divorce today
After the first few years following divorce, the standard of living for both spouses usually drops. During the marriage, both incomes were supporting one household – now they are supporting two. Divorce is a stressful situation; however, there are ways you can prepare yourself for your post-divorce financial future. · Develop a budget on necessities… Continue reading →
Will collaborative divorce work for you?
Are you contemplating divorce? Are you ready for a lengthy high-conflict divorce or do you want to make it easy on yourself? Do you think you and your spouse can agree on how to divide your property and share custody of your children? Or, are you in the middle of a high-conflict and sort of… 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 →
Signing divorce papers
What do you do when your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers? Start the divorce proceedings because you do not need him to agree in order to obtain a legal divorce. A court appearance will be scheduled and it is up to him if he wants to appear. However, if you want cooperation from… Continue reading →
Coping with emotions during a divorce
Anyone going through a divorce knows that regardless of the situation, there is a lot of emotional stress involved. It is especially difficult when the divorce is being contested and there is a lot of conflict, but even during a relatively peaceful process, individuals oftentimes find they are angry and depressed. Many individuals find they… Continue reading →
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