For those going through a divorce in California with young children, child custody issues probably rank near the top of the list of concerns. Divorce in general presents many challenges; adding child custody to the proceedings tacks on an additional layer of...
In California divorce proceedings, spouses are typically able to keep property that they acquired before the marriage or property that they receive as a gift during the marriage. Nevertheless, property that spouses give to one another does not always fall within this...
Assets such as a shared family-owned business may require a 50-50 division during a divorce. Under California's community property laws, a company purchased or started during a marriage belongs to both spouses, as noted by Business.com. If an individual inherited a...
Some divorces are mutual and both parties agree to move on, making the process swift and easy. Other cases, however, may include a spouse who does not want to dissolve the marriage and refuses to sign the paperwork. If you find yourself in the latter situation, you...
After settling your divorce, you may consider moving out of state. Perhaps you want to live closer to your family? Maybe you have a new job opportunity? As a parent, however, the terms of your child custody and visitation agreements may affect your ability to make...
Prenuptial agreements are about the property rights of two people who are about to marry. Under California law, your prenup will address both marital property and property you both own separately. Where does your vintage Jaguar fit in? Planning in advance When you...
Although the California laws about child custody have the best interest of your children in mind, many things can affect how you approach the parenting plan with your ex. High-conflict divorce can negatively affect your children in ways you may not recognize. Handling...
Life brings many changes, which could mean that your child support order does not continue to meet your needs or the needs of your child. If this happens, you certainly can make a modification request. Both parents have the right to request a change in a support...
Courts do not expect that child support orders will never change. In fact, the law includes a right for either parent to make a modification request. This makes sense because your family will change over time as will your needs and situations. The financial state of...
Even after you have secured an order from the court to receive child support from your former spouse, you probably understand that whatever amount you receive will not be set in stone. There are many reasons why you and your ex might have to return to court in the...