People often assume that because California is a “community property” state, each spouse in a divorce will walks away with half of their marital assets. This can result in a considerable change in a person’s standard of living – especially if they have a lower income...
Many adults in California don’t learn about different laws until they require support in some crucial area of their lives. For example, many people do not know much about family law statutes until they choose to get married, need to get divorced or desire to add...
You’ve lived with your spouse for a few decades, and in that time, you’ve been living a lifestyle that you’re very accustomed to. You are used to going on a few large vacations annually, and you travel often to different homes you share across the country. It’s not...
Parental alienation is something you may understand, just as you might be aware of the risk of parental kidnapping. However, did you know that the two could be linked? A parent who tries to alienate their children from the other could be preparing to restrict access...
California is a community property state, and thus in general all assets acquired by a couple during their marriage are deemed to be equally owned by each spouse and subject to equal division during a divorce. This general principle applies to debts that the couple...
Spousal or partner support refers to payments that one party makes to the other when a couple separates or divorces. One party can apply for this support as part of divorce, annulment or legal separation proceedings, or the party could apply as part of a restraining...
California residents who are paying spousal or partner support after a divorce might need to modify or end a spousal support order if circumstances change. There are a variety of reasons for deciding to modify or end a spousal support order, and it is recommended that...
Coming to an agreement on orders for child or spousal support can be a lengthy and frustrating process. But these determinations may be inevitable and they allow people to secure the support they need and deserve. The importance of resolving these issues in a fair and...
One of the most serious fears people have when getting divorced is how they will fare financially. They can be understandably concerned with what they may stand to gain or lose in a divorce.These fears and concerns can be overwhelming for people who are not familiar...
In California, especially in the Bay Area and Central Valley, people hail from different lands and bear different immigration statuses. Considering we are a nation of immigrants, it is not uncommon to stumble upon an immigration issue in a family law case.Recently,...