There are more than a million children in California who are supported by the financial contributions of non-custodial parents. In fact, there are 8,000 of these children in Yolo County alone. The importance of these payments cannot be overstated, especially...
Divorce With Respect
Year: 2015
Accounting for child support
We often discuss the challenges that many people have when it comes to calculating and assigning child support. Of course this can be a contentious process, but ultimately, a decision will be made and an order for support will be issued. This doesn't mean that the...
Chemical dependency can impact child custody
Millions of people in the United States struggle or have struggled with an addiction to drugs or alcohol; many of them are parents. Addiction is undoubtedly a serious issue that many families across California deal with on a regular basis and it can play an especially...
Staying together for the kids? What you need to consider
Making the decision to end a marriage can be extraordinarily difficult. Of course there are some instances when both spouses are ready and willing to go their separate ways, but for many couples, it is so much more complicated than that. For instance, if you have...
What the recent same-sex marriage ruling means for Californians
Over the weekend, many people across the United States celebrated the recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that made same-sex marriage legal in all states. It was truly an historic ruling that resulted in dramatic and immediate changes across the country. While...
What is ‘separate property’?
If you get divorced you will have to divide up your marital assets. Community property division laws in California dictate that marital assets will be divided evenly between spouses. However, there can be considerable confusion regarding which assets belong to the...
Actress seeking dismissal of prenup with celebrity chef ex
Marriages between any two people should start off on a very positive and hopeful note. However, life after "I do" is incredibly unpredictable. This is why many people often choose to take some control right from the beginning by having a prenuptial agreement in place....
‘Delinquent’ doesn’t mean ‘deadbeat’
With Father's Day right around corner, people may be busy buying cards, making gifts and deciding on what to serve at a backyard barbecue to celebrate their dads. However, not all fathers get the appreciation they deserve, particularly when they are noncustodial...
Can you sue the person who destroyed your marriage?
As is the answer to many legal questions-it depends. When a marriage falls apart, there are typically many reasons for the demise of the relationship. In some cases, however, there is one primary factor in a couple's divorce and sometimes that factor can be another...
Don’t let financial concerns jeopardize your divorce
Money is a powerful motivator that drives many of our decisions, such as whether to take a certain job, to buy a certain car or to give up certain luxuries. For this reason, it is not surprising that many people across California make decisions based on what they...