Family Law

California residents who pay alimony should be aware of the rules for deducting support payments from taxes. For example, a U.S. Tax Court ruled that alimony payments cannot be claimed as deductions if they are not included in the original divorce or separation...

California parents who are getting a divorce might wonder how they can help their children in the process. Parents who are able to work together to assist their children might begin by agreeing on the best time to file for divorce. This might be during a stretch in...

A divorced California parent who is worried that the estranged spouse has or is planning on taking their child out of the country in violation of a custody order may want to get some information regarding the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International...

Although many California couples whose marriages are ending face antagonistic divorce proceedings because of litigation, mediation may provide you with a more affordable solution that can reduce stress. A divorce creates serious changes for all members of a family,...

Now that the kids are out of school, families all across San Diego are ready to kick back, relax and enjoy the summer. This might mean sending the kids off to camp, taking vacations or just spending time together without worrying about homework and studying. However,...

We have all heard horror stories about bitter and contentious divorces. We have read about divorces dragging on for years, spouses making nasty allegations against each other in public, parents using children as bargaining chips and people who try to hide assets to...

One of the most complicated and contentious aspects of a divorce involves the division of assets and debts. Splitting up your property and money can be very upsetting not only because of the logistical issues that can arise but also because of the fact that it can...

In our last post, we discussed the potential penalties parents can face for violating orders for child support. In this post, we will explore the potential penalties for violating child custody orders in California. Child custody and visitation plans are crucial for...

There is no doubt that divorce can be extremely difficult for families across California, especially when there are children involved. We previously wrote an article about how parents can focus on positive parenting in the wake of a divorce. In that article, titled...

Many people across California take the opportunity to protect themselves and their assets by having a prenuptial agreement. Historically, this document was often seen as something that only very wealthy people considered. However, because so many couples are getting...