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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Si recientemente ha perdido su trabajo o ha experimentado una reducción de ingresos, es posible que tenga dificultades para pagar sus facturas mensuales. Aunque atrasarse con algunos de sus pagos regulares puede no ser demasiado preocupante, usted no quiere quedarse...
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...
El divorcio en California puede ser un proceso largo y complicado. El divorcio colaborativo puede facilitar el proceso tomando las decisiones de los tribunales y poniéndolas de nuevo en tus manos. Un divorcio colaborativo es cuando los cónyuges trabajan juntos con un...
California es un estado de propiedad comunitaria, lo que significa que toda la propiedad y deuda adquirida durante un matrimonio pertenece a ambos cónyuges. Al dividir la propiedad, los tribunales de California dividen la propiedad de la comunidad de la manera más...
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...