Parents and ex-spouses all across California are bound by the terms of parenting plans and orders for financial support. When these are in place it is crucial that people comply with them or they face the risk of serious penalties. However, it is true that...
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Mandy Moore seeking support to care for 8 pets
When parents get divorced, one parent is generally ordered to make child support payments to the other parent. This is to ensure the kids continue to have the same lifestyle they would have if their parents were still together. Being a custodial parent and raising...
What can I do if my ex isn’t paying child support?
Raising your child with an ex with whom you may no longer get along can be an extraordinary challenge. It is all but inevitable that there will hiccups when parents try to figure out how to raise a child separately but together, from dealing with scheduling conflicts...
Don’t go into parenting plan discussions without a plan
Making plans for the future is something many of us do every day, whether that involves scheduling meetings, booking a vacation, planning parties or making budgets. Having a clear plan in place is a good way to be prepared and avoid any messy complications that can...
Recently divorced? Focus on these 4 things this holiday season
This time of year can be immensely challenging for people who are adjusting to life post-divorce. This might be the first year you are attending holiday events alone, without your ex. Or perhaps your kids are spending part of the holiday with their other parent, which...
You don’t need to sensationalize your prenup
When you are looking for information about prenuptial agreements, chances are it won't be long until see you articles about multi-million dollar celebrity prenups or hear horror stories of ridiculous clauses that spurred lengthy court battles when it came time to...
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: What’s the difference?
Every couple goes through an adjustment phase when they merge their lives. However, there are things that you can do to set some rules and protect your individual assets, which can be crucial if a marriage ends whether by divorce or death. You may already be familiar...
You don’t need to sensationalize your prenup
When you are looking for information about prenuptial agreements, chances are it won't be long until see you articles about multi-million dollar celebrity prenups or hear horror stories of ridiculous clauses that spurred lengthy court battles when it came time to...
What can I do if my ex isn’t paying child support?
Raising your child with an ex with whom you may no longer get along can be an extraordinary challenge. It is all but inevitable that there will hiccups when parents try to figure out how to raise a child separately but together, from dealing with scheduling conflicts...
Is a summary dissolution right for your situation?
As we've discussed in detail on our blog, not every divorce must result in prolonged and wholly contentious legal proceedings. Indeed, many spouses are more than willing to consider alternatives to divorce such as mediation or even collaborative law. In fact, some...