What many people think of when they hear the word “divorce” is referred to in California as a contested divorce. A contested divorce is sought when a couple cannot settle their divorce issues on their own. The couple goes to court and a judge will issue a binding...
Year: 2022
Do I need to establish paternity to pursue child support?
It takes money to raise a child. You and your child’s other parent are responsible for ensuring your child’s basic financial needs are met along with the additional costs that go along with providing your child with a well-rounded childhood. If you and your child’s...
How long does spousal support last?
Spousal support is a big concern in many California divorces. The dollar amount of spousal support is a big issue, but so is its duration. Whether it will be paid for a short time or an extended period hinges largely on the circumstances. Since the determination can...
Can I be reimbursed for property acquired during the marriage?
Dividing property often leads to disagreement in a California divorce. Whether the parties have been lucky enough to accrue assets of significant value or they are of more modest means, there will still be issues that arise when they try to decide who gets what. One...
Preparing for back-to-school
School will be starting up before you know it. While your children might be excited about it, this time of year can certainly bring challenges. This is particularly true when it comes to navigating your relationship with your child’s other parent. As difficult as that...
My child support order isn’t working. Can I change it?
The ultimate goal of paying child support in California is to meet the child’s financial needs. Both parents have the obligation to financially support their child. The custodial parent does so by having the child live with them and the noncustodial parent does so by...
Tips for effective co-parenting following divorce
If you and your ex are divorced, you may be anxious to move forward into your new life as a single person. However, if you have a child together and share custody, you will remain tied to your ex as far as raising your child goes, and this means effectively...
Prepare your business for divorce
Divorce can have a major impact on your business. In addition to being distracted from work from preparing for meetings negotiations, and legal proceedings, you may lose your investment in this important and hard-earned asset. Start now California is a community...
Can nesting help us?
When you begin the divorce process, both spouses are looking for ways to make the process easier. For divorcing parents, most wish to make the process easier for the sake of their children. And, for Manhattan Beach, California, divorcing couples who are amicable,...
What must I do if I need to move with my child?
Many single parents in the Los Angeles area may have to move at some point after they have a child custody order in place. Job opportunities, family concerns and other issues may pull them away from Southern California, and they may even have to leave the state...