Many couples are aware that if they decide to divorce, their marital property will need to be divided. This property includes retirement accounts and there is a process they must go through to ensure these assets are allocated correctly. QDRO key elements A Qualified...
Any time a couple in California is going through a divorce, there’s a lot on the line. For example, younger couples with minor children may prioritize custody and support arrangements over property and debt division. However, for older couples who may no longer have...
Divorce presents many financial challenges, some for the short term, some for the long term. If you are contemplating divorce, it is important to think about how you will manage your finances both during the divorce and moving forward. Short-term financial challenges...
People in Los Angeles County believe that when a judge signs off on a divorce, that is the absolute end to the matter. However, life is uncertain, and many unforeseeable events can occur that may require an order for child support to be modified. Both parents are...
Many residents of Los Angeles County assume that the judge’s signature on the final order in a divorce marks the conclusive end of a long, tortuous and generally unpleasant process. However, life is uncertain, and many unforeseeable events can occur that may require...
Parents who are going through divorce have more to worry about than who gets what pieces of property. Parents are also trying to navigate a split from their spouse while preserving their relationship with their children. The particulars for every family are different...
No-fault divorce or “dissolution of marriage” as it is called in California means marriages can be terminated without wrongdoing being assigned to either party. In fact, in addition to meeting a residency requirement, you’re only required to present one of two...
In California, child support is determined by a mandatory guideline formula that takes into account several factors. To calculate child support in California, you can use the online Child Support Guideline Calculator provided by the California Department of Child...
During the divorce process, there are a lot of considerations. Though, what you may not think about are the tax implications. This is especially true in a state like California that has community property laws. In this blog post, we will describe some of the common...
In a divorce in which one spouse earns less than the other, the higher-earning spouse may be ordered by the courts to pay the lesser-earning spouse alimony. Alimony or spousal support is intended to help the lesser-earning spouse support themselves in the months and...