When ending a marriage in a California, the line between a default case and one in which there is an agreement between the parties might appear to contradict each other. However, it is possible for there to be an agreement in such a circumstance. Understanding how...
Year: 2018
What is an earnings assignment for child support in California?
In cases where a California couple with children has divorced, there may be concerns that the parent who is ordered to pay child support will not make the payments. Therefore, it is important to know what can be done to ensure payments are made on time and in full....
Former TV star incarcerated for failing to pay spousal support
California is a state where there are many people in the entertainment industry who either have earned or continue to earn significant sums of money. However, accruing wealth does not mean that the income will continue indefinitely and the wealth will be sufficient to...
5 ways you can benefit from divorce mediation
When most people think of divorce, they imagine endless hours spent communicating with and through divorce lawyers and fighting over every single detail. However, it does not have to be this way. You may even know someone in Pleasanton who had an easy divorce...
What is the legal purpose of child custody mediation?
Many people in California would agree that it is preferable to settle child custody issues through a mutual agreement between the child's parents, rather than having to resort to litigation that pits one parent against the other. Mediation can be beneficial to get all...
California bill to collect unpaid child support moves forward
If a California couple decides to divorce and they had children, it is common for one parent to have custody while the other parent pays child support. A common problem, however, is if the supporting parent does not pay what he or she is supposed to. The state often...
Actress and musician husband plan to divorce in California
Prominent people are commonplace in California, and they often have the same personal problems in their relationships as everyone else. These can result in the end of a marriage and the accompanying difficulties. While it might appear on the surface that people who...
Legal help can be useful, even in an uncontested divorce
When a California couple decides that they are at the end of their marriage and they have essentially settled all their issues, they may pursue an uncontested divorce. This is a useful way to simply part ways and avoid the rancor, aggravation and excessive cost that...
What can be in a prenuptial agreement and when is it in effect?
Couples in California who decide to get married will often want to protect themselves against the possibility of divorce. Frequently, premarital agreements (also referred to as prenuptial agreements) are perceived as something to have when one spouse has a significant...
Divorce mediation: Do you know what to expect?
There could come a point when you realize that your marriage is no longer working. If this happens, you need to learn more about the divorce process.There is no reason to assume that your case will immediately move to the courtroom, as mediation is one of the best...