Parents will continue to financially support their kids until the age of 18, yet this can be a complex matter for divorced parents. A child support order should outline how the noncustodial or higher earning parent will provide financial support that is paid to the...
Year: 2020
How can an attorney help a victim of domestic violence?
There are unfortunately many victims of domestic abuse in Southern California. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. These statistics are horrifying, but luckily...
A divorce may offer some benefits to California adults
The end of a marriage is a complex and difficult process, and it will certainly lead to some financial changes, regardless of how wealthy a couple is. Due to property division, setting up a new home, living on one income and other factors, adjustment of lifestyle and...
What are my options if my spouse says he can’t afford support?
Perhaps one of the most frustrating conversations a Los Angeles parent can have with her former spouse or significant other tells her that, on his current income, he cannot afford to pay a child support amount that will meet the children’s needs. Of course, in some...
What happens to child support if the noncustodial parent files for bankruptcy?
Getting a child support order is a long and arduous process, but when one is finally granted, the parents can begin to put their financial lives back in order. Unfortunately, in these times, some noncustodial parents are looking to bankruptcy for relief. But, if that...
How is spousal support calculated during divorce?
Spousal support can be an area of concern during divorce which is why it is helpful for divorcing couples to be familiar with how spousal support is determined. Different factors are taken into account when determining spousal support in California and either spouse...
Issues to consider for your child custody arrangement
One of the most complex matters for parents during a divorce is determining how this decision will impact their children. Many parents decide it’s more effective to craft a custody plan on their own, allowing them to address the issues that are specific to their kids...
The short- and long-term birdnesting solution
Parents thinking about divorce are usually primarily concerned about their children. They are worried about how it will affect them, and more importantly, they are looking for ways to make the entire process easier. One way this can be done is through nesting, often...
The financial aspects of sharing joint custody after divorce
A divorce will inevitably bring significant financial changes to the lives of both spouses. Even with a comprehensive property division order and financial settlement, one parent may be surprised by the expenses often associated with sharing joint custody. This is a...
Reasons that a premarital agreement may be invalidated
Premarital agreements, often called prenuptial agreements or prenups, are legal contracts that individuals enter with their prospective spouses prior to walking down the aisle. These agreements stipulate matters related to the parties’ property and the financial...