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What You Should Know About Spousal Support in California
If you are in the process of getting divorced or are considering your options, spousal support will probably be one of your main concerns. Usually, the party who earns the most income will be required to make monthly payments to the other party, but there are many factors that can play a role in… Read More »
Co-Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has affected the day-to-day lives of millions of people across the nation. As the nation tries to control the spread of the virus, social distancing is being enforced across many states, including the State of California. While school and business closures are temporarily enforced, many families struggle… Read More »
What to Consider When Seeking a Spousal Support Modification in California
Spousal support, often referred to as alimony, is the court-ordered obligation mandated by a judge for one person to provide his or her former spouse financial support. Not all divorcing parties are obligated to pay spousal support, and it is also not a requirement to receive spousal support. However, when spousal support is court-ordered,… Read More »
What You Should Know About Paternity Cases in California
Throughout the State of California, countless parents are unmarried when their child is conceived or is born. In California, in order to establish paternity, or establish parental rights, a paternity case must be opened in the appropriate family law court. Cases involving paternity are challenging, often dealing with high levels of stress and concern…. Read More »
Understanding the Difference Between Temporary and Permanent Spousal Support in California
Facing a divorce or legal separation can be a very stressful process and alimony issues can exacerbate the ordeal. In the State of California, the family courts will consider many factors before making a decision to grant or deny spousal support. They will also determine the exact amount that is to be paid. Here,… Read More »
A Brief Overview of Restraining Orders in California
In simple terms, a restraining order puts a legal barrier between the victim and the accused. When granted, the restraining order can make it unlawful for the restrained person to contact the protected person. In a majority of cases, a restraining order will be filed following a domestic violence matter. In California, there are… Read More »
A General Overview of Spousal Support in the State of California
It is a shock for many to learn that spousal support is not very common. About 10 to 15 percent of divorces or legal separations will result in the obligation of one former spouse to pay support. Since there are a multitude of misconceptions surrounding spousal support, it is imperative to look into factual… Read More »
California Restraining Orders
A restraining order, commonly referred to as a protective order, works to protect a person from harassment and abuse by a specified person. A protected party can include the following parties: Spouses or domestic partners, Ex-partners, Cohabitants, Family members, Coworkers, and Roommates Types of Restraining Orders In California, there are four types of restraining… Read More »
Determining a Child Support Award in the State of California
The cost of living in California is much higher than a majority of other states in the country; so when a family goes through a divorce or legal separation in the state, child support is almost always a key issue. For many children, divorce is often emotionally devastating. Having an unavoidable alteration in the… Read More »
California’s Family Code Section 3020
California essentially defines child custody as a court’s determination of what is in the best interests of the children when making any orders regarding custody and to ensure that the children have frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the parents have separated, and to encourage parents to share the rights and responsibilities… Read More »
