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There are many parts of people's lives that change when they divorce in California. One of those parts of their lives that will change is when they will have their children in their care. In most situations, they will no longer see their children every day....
Many California parents depend on child support to help meet their child's needs. Although both parents have a duty to provide support for their child, the parent with primary physical custody usually receives child support payments. The purpose of child...
Because of California's laws, a Californian who has a 401(k) through their employer may have to divide it equally with their spouse. Basically, that part of the 401(k) that is legally community property belongs to both spouses equally. Unless the spouses make...
As you begin the child custody process in California, you are likely to have many questions. This is understandable, because custody is a complex subject. When most people think of custody, they assume it means which parent the child will live with, and when....
It is important that both parties to a divorce have access to relevant information and evidence about the other party. For example, parties need financial information to evaluate the proper amount of child or spousal support. Information about assets and debts...
Divorce can be an overwhelming and painful process. On top of emotional upheaval, those going through divorce may also face financial uncertainty. If one spouse has significantly less earning power, the lower-earning spouse often asks how to protect their...
You may not be looking forward to the divorce process, even if you want your marriage to end. The idea of filing a lot of paperwork, going through the discovery process, multiple court appearances and finally a hearing can seem daunting. Did you know that,...
Raising a child is an emotional, personal and financial endeavor, and it requires the contributions of both parents. It is important to establish paternity. Knowing when a person is a "presumed" parent is fundamental. When does the law presume a person is a...
Once you decide to divorce, you become acutely aware of how many other couples have divorced prior to your decision. It may even start to feel like everyone is working on their second or third marriage. However, while divorce has been normalized, the difficulty...
Readers of this blog know that we discuss various aspects of divorce. This often includes property division. In a recent blog post, we discussed California community property. In this post, we will focus on how our state decides between community and separate...