Like other states, California has Child Support Guidelines that family law courts are supposed to follow. One reason for these Guidelines is to be sure that parents facing the same circumstances also pay the same amounts of child support for their children. Generally...
California divorces will have many issues to iron out. One of the most complicated can be property division. This may be perceived as boiling down to a marital home, automobiles, bank accounts and what the couple owned together. However, married couples generally...
Before same-sex marriage was legalized in the United States, the fight for marriage equality was long and complicated in California. Today, California law officially treats opposite-sex and same-sex marriages and divorces the same. However, in practical terms, there...
Property division in a divorce can be complex, and you might be handling it while still processing the emotions involved with your divorce, making things more complicated. The financial ramifications of a divorce can be major, significantly affecting your overall...
Long-term spousal support is a monthly payment one spouse makes to the other following a divorce, often lasting many years. When we think of spousal support, this is what many people initially picture. You may be surprised to hear that there is no guarantee that...
Dating these days is entirely different than even ten years ago. Especially for those at a time in their lives when marriage is on their mind, weeding out bad potential spouses has become extremely important. And, for one TikTok influencer, he believes he has a way of...
When a couple exchanges their marital vows, they commit to sharing their lives with one another. For many this includes sharing finances and belongings, some things as small as pots and pans and some things as large as the family home. But when their marriage starts...
If you have children and are going through or are headed towards divorce, then your primary concern is probably your children’s wellbeing. After all, this can be a tough time for them. They may witness fighting in the family home, see their time with one parent...
In a divorce, the spouses must divide their property according to state law. In California, this means the parties disclose all their property -- both assets and debts -- and then divide them into community and separate property. Generally, community property consists...
The family home is where memories are made and is a source of pride for many homeowners. You spent time making your home welcoming and beautiful and you may have spent years raising your family there, watching your children grow. So, if you and your spouse decide to...