Month: April 2025
Addressing four common California child support questions
Children deserve financial support from both parents. Child support laws prioritize balancing the financial capabilities of parents and the child's needs, but most parents still have concerns. Learning how the system works in California can help alleviate some of your...
What are the drawbacks of birdnesting?
Birdnesting is a somewhat rare child custody arrangement in which children continue to live in the family home after divorce. The parents are given a custody schedule, and they move in and out of the house in accordance with this arrangement. When people talk about...
How is property divided in a California divorce?
It is important to understand the laws surrounding property division when going through a divorce. Property division is often one of the most complicated aspects of divorce, causing stress and sometimes fear over what a financial future may look like. Community and...
Do you need to go to court for a contested divorce in California?
Not necessarily. A “contested” divorce generally refers to a situation where the parties disagree on one or more key issues about their divorce settlement. This can include division of property and debts, child custody, spousal support and more. In most cases, both...