Vista Family Law Blog
Does your parenting plan still work for your teenager?
When you first create a custody arrangement, your child may be in elementary school. The schedule may revolve around school hours, after-school care and regular exchanges between households. As your child becomes a teenager, their schedule can become much busier....
Can spousal support change after retirement?
After years dedicated to your home and family, spousal support may have helped you maintain your standard of living after divorce. Now you may feel worried as your ex-spouse approaches retirement. Will your spousal support change? Here is what you may need to know...
Can spousal support end early if life circumstances change?
Spousal support, also called alimony, helps one spouse maintain financial stability after divorce. In California, these payments do not always last forever. When life changes significantly, the court can review the order. These rules help both people plan ahead. When...
How can you help your kids thrive during holidays after divorce?
Divorce can change every aspect of a child’s life. Many kids learned how to cope with the daily changes rather quickly, but there may be some concern about what happens during the winter holiday season. For children who were accustomed to having both parents for these...
How does property division work in a high-net-worth divorce?
Divorces involving high-net-worth individuals in California can be more complex, especially when it comes to property division. In these cases, a variety of assets, including real estate, investments, and businesses, may be at stake. Understanding how the state...
Reasons NOT to keep the house after divorce
There are certainly some valid reasons to keep your home if you get divorced. Maybe it is a significant financial investment, and you know you can make a lot of money selling it in the future. Maybe you just want to have a stable living situation for yourself and your...
How does a court determine child custody?
A child custody arrangement is an essential legal document that allows parents to retain custody of their children after a divorce. Divorcing parents can negotiate the terms of a child custody arrangement without going to court. However, if parents cannot reach an...
Can a parent deny visitation over unpaid child support?
The courts order child support to ensure that children have their needs met. Factors including the difference in parental income, the breakdown of parenting time and the unique needs of the children influence the amount of support a parent pays. Frequently, parents...
What is a gray divorce?
Divorce can happen to couples at any age. There are couples who get married in their teens or early 20s and get divorced relatively quickly, and there are also couples who stay married into their 60s or 70s before they decide to get a divorce. A gray divorce refers to...
Can you still run a business together if you get a divorce?
Many couples would never dream of setting up a business with the person they are married to, or marrying the person they run a business with. Yet, for many couples, it is an excellent arrangement. If those couples decide to divorce, they have a difficult choice to...