If you and your ex are separating, establishing paternity is essential to protecting the father’s rights and making sure that the father follows through on his responsibilities when it comes to raising the child. If a woman is married when they became pregnant, her...
California Family Law Blog
Using a real property appraiser in a California divorce
Dividing assets in a California divorce is never an easy or pleasant process. This statement is especially true for high-asset couples who own a large residence in a prosperous neighborhood. If the couple has lived in the home for a substantial period—say, two...
The divorce mediation process
Divorce mediation provides a more peaceful process for couples seeking to end their marriages. While negotiations are often successful, many fail to find a resolution, leaving spouses still technically married but wanting to move on with their lives. Disputes during...
The two acceptable grounds for divorce in California
There could be many reasons why spouses decide to end their marriage, such as infidelity, neglect and abuse. But as a “no-fault” divorce state, California does not need spouses to prove the misconduct of the other to obtain a divorce. The state made its divorce...
Will I be responsible for my ex’s student loans if we divorce?
To ease the financial strain that many Americans felt during the last few years, the federal government in 2020 issued a moratorium on most federal student loan payments. Now, the federal student loan moratorium is set to end later this year, and student loan payments...
Supervised visitation when the child’s well-being is at stake
Traditional visitation is not always appropriate for all families. When traditional visitation is not in the best interests of the child, the court may order supervised visitation. There are a variety of circumstances in which supervised visitation might be...
4 types of visitation orders
Visitation or parenting time is one of the basic elements of a parenting plan. Aside from custody, you need to discuss how to split your kid's time with you and your former spouse. Generally, there are four types of visitation orders: With a schedule: Both parents...
How are child custody cases evaluated?
While divorce is a sensitive issue for a family, child custody can be an even trickier topic. But while this can be an emotion-filled roller coaster ride for both the parents and the child, it is essential to evaluate the situation and apply what will most benefit the...
Is a spouse liable for business debt in a divorce?
California, along with eight other states, is a community property state. This means that between the date of marriage and the date a concrete decision is made to end the marriage (date of separation), all property acquired and debts taken on by either spouse are...
Did COVID-19 affect your capacity to pay child support?
Since the covid pandemic, many have suffered from severe physical disabilities, leaving them unable to work and pay their child support. Even more concerning is when people who have contracted the disease develop new and worse symptoms months after the infection....