Undergoing a divorce poses numerous challenges, both emotionally and financially. One such hurdle involves determining how to split investment properties. In California, the process follows unique legal guidelines, which make understanding the rules essential for an...
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California’s penalties for unpaid child support
If you already owe back child support, worry about falling behind or expect to owe child support at some point in the future, it is important to review a number of issues. Aside from understanding how the court calculates child support awards and the possibility of...
Avoid these 3 common co-parenting mistakes
When your California marriage or relationship ends and you have a child with your former partner, you may have to learn to co-parent with one another until your child comes of age. While effective co-parenting is not always easy, research shows that your child...
How does California court divide assets in a divorce?
California is a community property state. This means any property gained or earned during the marriage is subject to equal division during a divorce. Before the division part of the process begins, the court must legally determine what property is marital and what is...
Financial professionals you may need in a divorce
When your California marriage ends, you may question what your future is going to look like in the absence of your husband or wife. You may also have concerns about retirement, taxes and similar financial matters, especially if your former spouse was the one who...
Avoid making these mistakes with your children after a split
Ending a marriage or intimate relationship comes at a price for both parties. However, those who often pay the highest toll during and after a split are the children shared between the couple. Whether parents wed or not, a breakup can leave an indelible mark on...
A look at the types of restraining orders in California
Each domestic situation has its challenges, but some require legal actions to take place. This can happen as part of a divorce proceeding a custody battle or for other reasons. A quick look at the main types of restraining orders reveals what they can accomplish in...
Getting Social Security using an ex-spouse’s work record
Many people living in California enter into marriage and wind up sacrificing their careers in the process. Maybe they do so to free up more time for raising children, or perhaps they do so to be able to spend more time at home catering to their partners. Regardless of...
How do you modify a child custody agreement in California?
Child custody orders leave room for future flexibility. California family law recognizes that circumstances change, and sometimes custody agreements require modification. Who can request a custody modification? Custodial and non-custodial parents have the right to...
How California courts handle pets in divorces
When you and your California spouse decide to split and share children together, you may need to come up with a plan that outlines which parent is going to have custody of your shared children and when. If the two of you also share a dog or another kind of beloved...