Ask 100 divorced couples in California if they have any regrets from their divorces and some will certainly say "yes." Many believe that if they had made different decisions, both the process and aftermath would have been less stressful for them and their children. So...
Month: July 2015
Couple in San Francisco fights over frozen embryos
A recent case filed in San Francisco by a divorced couple over custody of frozen embryos may lead to a new law in the state because the issue; so far, has not been addressed legally. Simply put, this is a not a custody dispute for a living, breathing child but for...
What constitutes a child support agreement?
Child support is a required payment made by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent for the care and maintenance of the person's child or children. In California, courts must issue an order directing the non-custodial parent to pay child support according to...
Factors influencing the amount of spousal support
Spousal support is often an extremely contentious issue in many California divorces. Endless debates go on between the lawyers at both ends whether one spouse is deserving of spousal support and how much the other has the capacity to pay. While the receiving party...
Divorce mediation: pros and cons
Divorce mediation is a process in which a divorce is facilitated by a neutral mediator. Divorced couples in California as well as in other parts of the United States often experience unpleasant situations as they are going through the divorce process. A mediator can...