Year: 2022
What’s the difference between alimony and child support?
When people get divorced in California, there are a lot of things that need to be sorted out, including child custody, visitation rights, and alimony payments. Alimony and child support are two of the most common yet misconstrued issues that come up during a divorce....
Does the perfect divorce even exist?
Although there's no secret formula for the perfect divorce in California, you can still set yourself up for success in this challenging and often painful process. By taking certain steps and preparing yourself in a few key ways, you'll have some idea of what to expect...
How to handle your mortgage in a California divorce
Many California couples take out a mortgage together with the understanding they’ll be married for life to pay off the mortgage together. As a result, California residents have many questions about how to handle mortgages in a divorce. How is the mortgage split in a...
Steps California parents should take after losing custody
Losing custody can be devastating for any parent. Thankfully, there are some steps that California parents can take to regain custody of their children. Think about why you lost custody How you go about regaining custody depends heavily on why you lost custody in the...
How to calculate child support in California
When two parents part ways, the higher earner in California may have to pay child support to the other parent. However, California won't require anyone to pay more than the child needs for their expenses. The court strives to calculate a number that's fair and...
What effects can divorce have on children?
Divorce is a common occurrence for many California couples. However, if you have children, the end of your marriage can significantly affect them in a variety of ways. Their performance in school may suffer Children might show poor school performance while their...
Three important steps in the divorce process
In California, no one goes into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, but unfortunately, it does happen. If you are going through a divorce, it is important to make sure you are taking the necessary steps. Original petition for divorce This document officially...
What you should know about child support in California
Child support in California is ordered under very specific state rules. Both parents are expected to be responsible for their child’s financial support. However, the way child support is established depends on the parent’s income after their other responsibilities are...
How to effectively co-parent
After California parents have split up, they will want to co-parent their kids to the best of their ability. There are certain indications that can show that your co-parenting is effective. You work together civilly Co-parenting together civilly is a huge sign that...