Vista Family Law Blog
Can I modify a child support order?
A lot of work goes into making a child support order, whether it comes in the context of a divorce or of two parents who were never married. However, circumstances can change, making even the best-designed child support order suddenly unworkable. If a noncustodial...
What should you think about before pursuing a divorce?
Taking the step toward a divorce can be a life-changing moment. For most people who decide to pursue this option, there is no turning back. Every marriage is unique, but, for the most part, your post-divorce life will be completely different. So, what should...
Addressing a variety of child support legal issues
Any of our readers in California who have been involved in child support legal issues before know that such situations can get emotional and complex in a hurry. Not only do these issues involve your children, they also involve money. That means, for most people, two...
What Factors Determine Alimony Payments?
Alimony or spousal support can be a hot topic of discussion during divorce, specifically when one spouse out-earns the other. Alimony is awarded to ensure that there are no unfair advantages in the aftermath of a divorce. Its purpose is to help both parties continue...
What expenses are covered by monthly child support payments?
When couples in California go through a divorce everyone will need to deal with dividing their property and potentially alimony depending on the circumstances. However, couples who have minor children have additional issues that they must resolve in their divorces....
Child support stipulation agreements: How do they work?
Determining child support obligations is often one of the more difficult aspects of divorce. Lawsuits, lawyers, and the court system can prolong the process and increases expenses for both parties. However, in some instances, the courts can be skipped almost entirely....
Can I still get child support if my ex isn’t working?
Single parents in Southern California who are trying to raise children know how difficult it can be to make ends meet financially. The law requires, and these parents can only fairly expect, the child’s other parent to pay his or her fair share of the costs of raising...
What expenses does child support cover?
It can be a very exciting time when people have children in California. While it can be a very joyful time, having a child comes with a lot of responsibility as well. People need to provide love and care for their children and make sure that their needs are met....
Don’t rush your divorce
Once you decide that you are going to get divorced, you may just want to get through the process as fast as possible. This is how many people feel. They want to be done. They want it to be over with. To some degree, there’s a societal issue at play here. It’s not just...
Issues couples disagree on the most
Many divorce cases start with disagreements. Two people see things in very different ways, and they eventually have to address those issues. As they dig into it, they realize that an issue is important to both of them and that they are not willing to change their...