Vista Family Law Blog
If you get remarried, does that affect child support payments?
It’s very common for California residents to divorce and then marry someone new. If you have children from your previous marriage, you might wonder how your new union can impact that. You should know how it can affect child support whether you make those payments or...
Using the “better parent” standard may help you win child custody
Sharing a child with someone you're no longer in a relationship with isn't easy. Shared parenting can be especially challenging when two people have very different ideas about child-rearing. If you're looking to establish sole custody in the state of California,...
Gray divorces can affect the entire family
Longtime married couples in California often expect their marriages to last. However, gray divorces do occur at high rates. Divorce can leave the entire family reeling, including the couple's children who are well into adulthood. Family relationships can be impacted...
Calculating spousal support in California
Divorcing spouses in California usually try to resolve their differences at the negotiating table, but thorny issues like property division and spousal support are sometimes left up to family law judges to decide. Alimony is ordered in California to prevent spouses...
When does California law require child support?
California and national law mandate that both parents, regardless of financial circumstances, contribute money to support their children. While a court might not always intervene to mandate child support, the law is clear that all parents maintain the responsibility...
How can you tell your children you’re getting a divorce?
Many married couples in California end up deciding to divorce. When there are children involved, it’s particularly difficult. However, it’s important to talk to them about your plans. Although it might be challenging and emotional, it’s important to include them and...
Child custody: Which state has jurisdiction?
If you live in California but your spouse lives in a different state, you need to know which state has jurisdiction over child custody issues. The US has a Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act to help solve these disputes with ease. This legislation...
Who gets the home in a divorce?
Divorce brings with it many financial decisions. Although California spouses might focus on irreconcilable differences or abuse when filing, attention eventually centers on asset division and financial settlements. Many questions may deal with what to do with a family...
Addiction and child custody after divorce
In divorce cases that involve children, California courts must decide what is in the best interests of the youngsters. If you struggle with addiction or you've recently regained sobriety, there is a good chance that you may have a challenging time with receiving...
Justifying a modification to a child support order
Once California parents reach an agreement on a child support amount or have the courts set the amount, an official order is issued. However, it can be changed or modified if there are certain changes in the factors the court considers. The importance of a child...