Vista Family Law Blog
Reasons for divorce among older couples
Statistics suggest that more and more older spouses in California are considering divorce. The divorce rate for adults 65 and older has tripled since 1990. For the 50 and older age group, it has doubled during the same time frame. While some might assume that this...
How the kids of divorced parents can deal with a new school year
At the start of every school year, California kids have to deal with a host of new challenges. Unfortunately, children of divorced parents face additional hurdles as they begin the school year. By planning ahead, however, divorced parents can help to minimize their...
How child support cases may differ
When parents in California get a divorce, one may be required to pay child support. In some cases, a parent will pay support directly to the other while in other cases, payments may go through the state child support system. There are actually several different kinds...
Using bankruptcy to get back on track with child support
When California parents of young children, it is likely that one parent will be responsible for paying a certain amount in child support, and in some cases alimony, every month. However, should those parents unexpectedly lose their job or otherwise experience a...
IRAs grow in importance in property division
As the tax laws change regarding alimony for divorces concluded in 2019 or later, many people are looking toward individual retirement accounts as a way to create fair settlements that preserve tax benefits for both parties. When the shifting of the tax burden for...
Keeping the home after a divorce becomes more expensive in 2019
For many California couples, considering getting a divorce may be a major step towards the realization that their marriage is about to end. While former couples should never rush to divorce unless there is violence or abuse in the marriage, waiting to get a divorce...
How to leverage a home to create financial security
A divorce can leave California residents with legal bills and children to raise on a single income. However, it can also provide a person with a significant asset in the form of the marital home. In many cases, a custodial parent will keep the home to provide...
How to provide for children while unemployed
When a noncustodial parent loses his or her job, it doesn't mean that he or she isn't responsible for providing for his or her child. Instead, it means work with the custodial parent and the family court to create a solution that serves the best interest of the child....
Handling college expenses while navigating a divorce
For California families, planning for a child's higher education can be a major priority, especially given the importance of a university degree for future success in many professions. However, the costs of college are rising continuously and may put the expenses...
Parents who default on child support can often not afford it
California parents who do not have primary physical custody of their children are usually required to pay a certain amount in child support every month. However, there are many who simply cannot afford to pay what they owe, potentially causing them to default and face...