For those with kids, the prospect of a divorce can be especially scary because you have so many more worries. One of the many extra concerns you will have is how child support will be determined by the family courts. After all, an appropriate child support amount can...
Whenever we hear about contentious divorce cases, whether it is a celebrity case or even a case involving your friends, family members or neighbors, the cause comes down to one of two things – or both: money and the kids. Really, when it comes down to it, those are...
The words, difficult and stressful, are often used to describe divorce. This can be especially true for fathers that want to stay engaged as fathers. Unfortunately, this can lead some to make mistakes that can jeopardize a favorable divorce decree. Luckily, if you...
There’s no doubt that the divorce process is stressful. While you’ll have to find a way to cope with the emotional turmoil often associated with the process, you’ll also have to figure out how to deal with the financial ramifications of your split. Making matters even...
If you are a father who is going through a divorce or separation, you may have some questions about your rights and responsibilities regarding child custody, visitation and support. You may also have some misconceptions or myths about how family law works in...
If you are going through a divorce in Los Angeles, California, you may wonder how your social media activity can affect your case. Social media platforms connect you with others, but they can also be a source of evidence, conflict and controversy in a divorce....
Because of the changing workforce and equality, it is no longer assumed that alimony is available when couples end their marriage or relationships. But this support, now known as permanent or long-term spousal support, may be ordered after divorce or the end of a...
When a couple decides to divorce, their property and their debts must be divided. Generally, they are divided equally between both spouses. Dividing property There are two types of property that must be considered for division. Community property is any asset or debt...
With the rash of celebrity divorces recently, premarital and post-marital agreements are back in the popular conversation. Indeed, if you are getting married or already married in California, you may want to consider drafting a premarital or post-marital agreement....
These days shared physical custody is becoming more common when parents are no longer in a relationship with one another. Some parents even share physical custody 50/50. They each have the child in their physical care half of the time, and thus are financially...