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...
Many couples find they have grown apart after the kids graduate high school and start their own lives. If this scenario sounds familiar, you may be thinking about divorce after age 50. Review the common concerns for others in your shoes, including division of marital...
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is explaining what is happening to your children. Going through divorce with kids and then creating a valid co-parenting agreement with your ex-spouse is very challenging. In response to these challenges, some families have...
High asset divorces are often similar to chess games. They involve multiple moving pieces, complex strategies and strict rules. However, unlike chess, there is the possibility of obtaining a first mover's advantage in certain situations. One of these situations...
When parents cannot agree on the best interests of the child, it is up to the court to make the decision. What you may question is whether your child has any say in the proceedings. Can children give preference for one parent over another? According to the California...
Spousal support is a unique part of a divorce because it is up to the discretion of the judge with minimal strict rules and guidelines. The judge can issue it or not and the amount of support could be anything. The Judicial Branch of California explains the law does...