There is nothing more frustrating and tedious than divorce, for some – which is why, before we get into what you should expect from divorce court, you should always have an experienced attorney on your side. When you search for the right attorney who can get you the results that you’re hoping for, you’ll find… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘support’
Receiving Spousal Support – The Duration Timeline
When you are in the midst of a divorce, spousal support may be one of the points of interest on your mind. Let’s say that you are somebody who has been out of the working world for quite some time – how will you survive financially on your own? To some extent, this is why… Continue reading →
How Long Does it Take to Receive Spousal Support?
Spousal support or alimony must be decided to be awarded to the spouse that either doesn’t have employment or doesn’t earn as much money as the other spouse and may not be capable of supporting themselves without some kind of financial assistance from the other spouse. Alimony is often awarded by the courts or sometimes… Continue reading →
Cohabitation Property Rights for Unmarried Couples
When an unmarried couple lives together, it is very important that they create a property agreement that explicitly states who owns what if the couple separates. Unmarried couples that live together long-term are likely to acquire a great deal of shared property. Without any kind of legal agreement, you are at risk for conflict or… Continue reading →
Can my child support increase?
My ex-husband married a high-earner; can my child support increase? In California, the California Family Code establishes the presumptive child support obligations for divorcing parents. California courts do not automatically recalculate a parent’s child support obligation if he remarries – his new wife’s income does not usually have an effect on support obligations. However, there… Continue reading →
What is a prenuptial agreement?
Are you and your spouse going separate ways? This is a most difficult time, and the decisions you make can have a lasting impact on you and your family. In some cases, when an individual is asked to sign a prenuptial agreement before the marriage, it can be viewed in a negative light. You’re not… Continue reading →
Same Sex Couples To Gain Benefits
Have you heard that a new Pentagon policy follows decision by Supreme Court on marriage law? Same-sex spouses of service members and civilian Defense Department employees can now claim the entitlements retroactive to June 26 – the date of the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the Defense of Marriage Act. The Defense Department recently announced… Continue reading →
Can my marriage work?
A successful marriage often requires hard work and effort on both parts. Is the thrill gone in your marriage? Oftentimes, divorce looks like the right choice, but have you thought about surviving a divorce? There are many reasons for marital stress and dissatisfaction, but before you decide on divorce, you need to decide whether the… Continue reading →
What A Man Needs To Know About Divorce
Are you a man experiencing divorce? Do you feel like your ego has been beat down? Do you feel like your drifting in the middle of the ocean alone? Facing divorce is not a pleasant experience; however, you shouldn’t let it ruin the rest of your life. Stand up for you – fight for your… Continue reading →