Because of the changing workforce and equality, it is no longer assumed that alimony is available when couples end their marriage or relationships. But this support, now known as permanent or long-term spousal support, may be ordered after divorce or the end of a...
When a couple decides to divorce, their property and their debts must be divided. Generally, they are divided equally between both spouses. Dividing property There are two types of property that must be considered for division. Community property is any asset or debt...
With the rash of celebrity divorces recently, premarital and post-marital agreements are back in the popular conversation. Indeed, if you are getting married or already married in California, you may want to consider drafting a premarital or post-marital agreement....
These days shared physical custody is becoming more common when parents are no longer in a relationship with one another. Some parents even share physical custody 50/50. They each have the child in their physical care half of the time, and thus are financially...
Both mediation and collaborative law are ways in which couples in the Los Angeles area can resolve their divorces without having to go through the court process. These ways can save a resident of Southern California a great deal of time, stress and expense during...
You may have heard the term collaborative law and wonder what exactly it means. Collaborative law is an alternative dispute resolution technique that has gained popularity in recent years. While collaborative law can be used in any type of legal situation, it is most...
Any dog owner knows that the family dog is a loved and highly valued member of the family. When a couple faces divorce, the question often arises of who gets custody of the dog. Traditionally, courts in California treated dogs and other pets like personal property,...
Many Californians view the final order ending their marriage as the permanent conclusion to a long and painful journey. The final order and each of its terms are often considered to be the last gasp of a dead marriage. However, all divorced parents need to keep in...
Whether you divorced your wife, were a long-term partner, or you were in another relationship with a woman, if there is a child, you have rights as a father. Even if you are not biologically connected to the child but raised them as your own, you also have rights....
Across the United States, child support and the supporting parent's commitment and follow-through of that money are taken very seriously. If the parent does not pay on time or does not pay at all, there are consequences beyond money. It is not uncommon for the...