Although same-sex marriage is now legal across the country and California was at the forefront of granting these couples the same rights to marry as anyone else, a divorce in these cases can still spark confusion as to how they can be handled. Having legal advice when...
Year: 2018
How can I get long-term spousal support in California?
When spousal support - also referred to as alimony - is determined in California, one of the biggest questions that both the prospective supporting former spouse and the supported former spouse will have surrounds the length of time for which it must be paid. Many who...
Do felons have the right to retain custody of their kids?
If you get convicted of a felony here in California, what impact does that have on your rights to custody of your children? A felony conviction does not necessarily preclude a parent's retaining custody of their kids — but it definitely could have an adverse...
Dispute over pets in California divorce now addressed by law
Most California divorces have a dispute of some kind as part of the process. Some are contentious, others are amicable, most are in between. Property division disputes can be difficult when there are items of personal and financial value. If there are items that are...
Preparing for post-divorce financial disputes before the divorce
One of the biggest factors in a California divorce is money. Financial issues can cause stress between the parties, lead to spiraling disagreements and spark other problems that make the marriage untenable. Often, however, even in cases where the couple has navigated...
Countdown on divorce tax benefits sparks rush to complete process
When a California couple is getting a divorce, there are many issues that will be important as part of the process. Ancillary factors might not be the critical considerations, but they should be factored in as the case moves forward. Previous posts have discussed how...
Will the court order counseling in a child custody case?
Emotions can run high in a California child custody case. This is true whether the situation is somewhat amicable or it has grown into an outright child custody dispute. Above all, the courts will seek to achieve what is in the best interests of the child. Part of...
What do I do for a court order for child custody and visitation?
Often, the biggest and most contentious issues a California divorcing couple must deal with is how child custody and visitation rights will be handled. Given the likelihood of there being a dispute as to which parent will be granted custody and the amount of parenting...
Property division in California often requires teamwork
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is to divide the assets that you have as part of your marriage. On top of the division of assets, you have to split the debts. All of this happens during the property division phase.There are several points you should think...
Is child or spousal support paid while the divorce is pending?
For couples in California who are moving forward with a divorce, spousal support and child support are two of the most common issues that are up for dispute. What many might not realize is that there might be a requirement for these payments to be made when the case...