You most likely know someone whose divorce was a nightmare. Perhaps the negativity during the process continues, and the former spouses can no longer attend the same functions for their children without fighting. Contentious divorces occur for a myriad of reasons....
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Understanding how California courts award spousal support
Even though spousal support is often a contentious matter in divorce proceedings, spouses can benefit from reaching a mutual agreement on the amount if they can manage it. Understanding how courts make determinations about spousal support can help divorcing spouses...
3 ways to get the most out of your spousal support
Spousal support, sometimes called alimony, typically levels the playing field for divorcing spouses. While it is not always available, spousal support ensures both individuals can support themselves after their marriage ends. If you are eligible for spousal support,...
Difference between Legal Separation and Dissolution
Legal separation and a dissolution, or divorce, procedurally do not have much of a difference. In fact, the process is quite similar. A legal separation agreement takes on all the issues that are covered during a divorce proceeding including child support, custody...
Should you seek a modification of your child support order?
If you have recently lost your job or experienced a reduction in income, you may be struggling to pay your monthly bills. While delinquency with some of your regular expenses may not be too much of a concern, you do not want to fall behind with your child support...
What is a collaborative divorce, and who does it benefit?
Divorce in California can be a long and complicated process. Collaborative divorce can make the process easier by taking the decisions out of the courts and putting them back into your hands. A collaborative divorce is when spouses work together with a team of...
Spouses may compromise their separate property with certain actions
California is a community property state, meaning that it recognizes all property and debt acquired during a marriage to belong to both spouses. When dividing property, California courts divide community property as evenly as possible. Likewise, each spouse retains...
Where should you exchange your kids with their co-parent?
At the start and end of your custody time, you must meet your children’s co-parent to exchange physical custody. Unsurprisingly, the custody hand-off process can be a source of friction for newly divorced parents. While you can take a few steps to minimize...
When should you tell your child about the divorce?
California parents like you put your child before everything else. You want your child’s well-being, health and wellness to remain preserved no matter what the situation is. Unfortunately, divorce can be somewhat counterintuitive to that desire. Thus, you may ask...
Should we nest?
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is the parenting plan. In the majority of cases, parents share both legal and physical custody of children after a divorce. This is commonly known as “co-parenting.” Co-parenting has many advantages for the children, but it...