Most California residents have heard of a pre-nuptial agreement, which is a written contract signed by a couple prior to marriage. A pre-nuptial agreement contains terms surrounding things like property division, alimony or other financial matters. Although couples do...
Couples in California go through divorces at different stages of their lives. The issues that they will need to resolve during the divorce depends on stage of life they are in when they divorce. Younger couples may have less assets and the focus will be on the custody...
When parents divorce it not only impacts them but it also impacts their children when it comes to child support and child custody. Needless to say, it can be extremely time-consuming and expensive for everyone. There are many expenses that will come up in the...
No matter how airtight the terms of a divorce settlement are, no one can possibly foresee all the situations that may crop up after the divorce is final. A family- or work-related relocation, job loss, or shifting priorities could change the trajectory of one or both...
When California parents split or divorce, they need to ensure their children’s needs are continually met. This means that the child’s basic needs are covered, such as shelter, food, clothing and a safe environment. In order to ensure this, child support is often...
Child custody can be complex but also incredibly important to California families. For that reason, parents should be familiar with how child custody determinations are made and what factors are taken into consideration when child custody determinations are made....
In California, child support is a critical aspect of any family law case. The state has certain fundamental guidelines that must be adhered to when issuing an order as to how much will be paid. However, there are circumstances in which there can be a deviation from...
Children are incredibly fragile. While they’re also resilient, this fact probably leaves you worried about your children’s wellbeing when they’re not in your care. This is understandable, but in most instances, children are safe when they’re in their noncustodial...
When one spouse earns more money than the other, the higher-earning spouse may have to pay the lesser-earning spouse alimony or spousal support if the couple gets divorced. The purpose of alimony is to provide a spouse that may have been dependent on their spouse’s...
You and your ex have been following the terms of your child custody order since it was signed into effect by the judge handling your divorce. However, now you find yourself facing circumstances that may require you to make changes to your existing custody arrangement....