After courts issue spousal support orders, circumstances may change for one or both spouses. For instance, the paying spouse may lose his or her job, or the partner receiving support may obtain gainful employment and no longer need the assistance. When situations...
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4 FAQs about modifying a California child support order
During divorce, the court tries to determine a support arrangement that provides shared children with a comparable quality of life as enjoyed before parents have separated. This may include both basic health and educational costs as well as specialized needs. However,...
When do I need to establish parentage in California?
Establishing parentage in California is essential if you wish to have the legal rights of a parent. The state assumes legal parentage in some circumstances, but unmarried spouses or disputed parentage cases can be complex. California law applies similar parentage...
What happens if your spouse hides assets?
California couples like you have a lot on your plate when handling divorce. This is especially true if you have high assets, as it creates more to keep track of. Unfortunately, some people may take advantage of this to try hiding assets. The higher your assets are,...
How does age affect a child’s needs?
For children five years and younger, a parents’ divorce is a major event full of stress and change. While an emotional challenge for everyone involved, you must be aware that young children have specific needs that you need to meet. The Judicial Branch of California...
How does a post-nup protect you?
Engaged couples can sign a prenuptial agreement that can protect their right if they ever divorce. But spouses who never entered a prenup can also prepare for a divorce, especially a high-asset divorce, by entering a postnuptial agreement. What post-nups do...
Is an untreated mental health issue putting your child at risk?
Mental health issues affect millions of Americans. While most of these individuals are able to live with little to no impact on their daily lives, others see tremendous upheaval in their day-to-day living on account of their mental health conditions. Sometimes these...
Remember the fundamentals when getting a California divorce
The litany of issues that come to the forefront in a California divorce may be overwhelming and leave a person wondering what they should do to address the situation. It is an emotionally challenging time to be sure, but understanding the basics can help with...
The challenges of a grey divorce
Unlike the divorce of a younger couple who have not been married very long, a grey divorce presents a set of unique challenges. Couples who have been married 30 years or more will usually not only have significantly more assets to divide, but will also have many more...
Factors for determining custody in California
When a couple decides to get a divorce, one of the most difficult things for them to agree on may be child custody arrangements. Both parents may agree that they should both be involved in the child’s upbringing, but are unable to agree on how much time each parent...

