Parents in California have many responsibilities as they raise their children. There are many different methods and ways to raise children, but generally the goal is to ensure children have their needs met and grow into good adults. In order to ensure the children’s...
Year: 2020
Consider your options when a child custody modification is needed
Parents in California, whether they are married, divorced or were never married to begin with, work hard to raise their children with their “co-parent.” In most cases in which the parents are separated, divorced or were never married, a child custody order is in place...
Parents should understand California child support guidelines
One of the most important things for parents to consider in a divorce is how they can protect the best interests of their children. Child support is a way for a noncustodial or lesser-earning parent to provide the other parent with additional funds to help with...
This is the only thing that really matters in child custody cases
When getting a divorce, soon-to-be former couples have to figure out many big and small details before legally dissolving their marriage. Some couples will have an easier time ironing out these details than others. Those with children tend to have the most trouble, as...
Valuing a business in a California divorce
One of the most vexing problems in a California divorce is dividing a business owned and operated exclusively by the divorcing couple. California’s community property law requires that the net value of such assets be divided equally between the divorcing spouses, but...
Think carefully before fighting for the family home in a divorce
When a California couple goes through a divorce, they must address all marital property, and this often includes the house. Deciding what to do with the family home in a divorce can be a complex and emotionally-challenging process. It’s normal to want to remain in the...
Fighting for the family pets when ending a marriage
For many California couples, one of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is deciding what will happen to the family pet. Dogs, cats and other types of domestic animals are often considered part of the family, and ending a marriage can raise difficult questions...
Cavallari seeks primary custody in divorce with Cutler
Marital problems can enter the life of any marriage. Whether spouses are newlyweds or married for decades, the decision to end a marriage could occur at any point. And with this decision comes with it many more difficult and important decisions to make. Although...
Missteps during divorce can lead to long-term financial harm
The end of a marriage will significantly impact both parties long-term. The choices you make during this process matter because they can affect your daily life for years or decades down the road. Mistakes made during a divorce can lead to serious financial harm, and...
Is it possible to have a child support order adjusted?
You and your former spouse went through the divorce process, and in the end, the court issued an order of financial support for your children. The initial order seemed to be working out for a while, but now, it is just not cutting it. This has you wondering if you can...