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What to Expect When Seeking a Post-Judgment Motion in California
In California, a post-judgment motion is a term used when describing almost any motion that is filed in a legal separation, divorce, paternity case, marriage annulment, or domestic violence matter after the first judgment has already been entered by the judge. There are a plethora of motions that may be filed after the initial… Read More »
Establishing Parentage in the State of California – An Overview
Paternity cases are generally used to determine and/or legally confirm the paternal parent of a child when the child’s parents were not registered domestic parents or married at the time of the minor’s birth. In order to determine child custody and support orders can be obtained, parental rights must first be established in a… Read More »
What You Need to Modify an Existing Spousal Support Order
Spousal support, or alimony, is an award that is provided after divorce or legal separation in California. This form of payment is a way the state attempts to balance both of the divorcing parties’ income in a manner that is consistent with the lifestyle the parties had while they were married. When spousal support… Read More »
Mistakes You Should Avoid When Going Through a Divorce
Getting a divorce in the State of California can involve a plethora of challenges. Although divorcing parties can work together to reach a quick and amicable solution, many parties face difficult legal and financial dilemmas, contentious disputes, along with challenging questions that can affect them for the rest of their lives. If you are… Read More »
401K and Retirement Accounts in a California Divorce?
In most California divorces, pensions along with other retirement accounts are among the highest-value assets that should be protected during a divorce. Retirement and pension accounts are in many forms treated like other assets and they are subject to equitable distribution. Consequently, when preparing for a divorce in California and significant retirement assets are… Read More »
Determining Spousal Support in California – The Basics
When a couple files for divorce or is legally separated in the State of California, a family law court could order one of the divorcing parties to pay the other spouse an indicated amount of money regularly. These court-ordered payments are referred to as alimony or spousal support and they are usually paid on… Read More »
Can Alimony be Affected by Domestic Violence?
Although a marriage can end for a variety of reasons, some marriages may end as a result of domestic violence. Whenever domestic violence is involved, the events leading up to the divorce could have been distressing and they could have involved restraining orders and arrests. Since domestic violence is a serious matter, it is… Read More »
California Child Custody Modifications
There are certain life circumstances that could prompt a parent to make changes to an existing child custody or visitation arrangement. Making changes to an existing order requires a significant change in one’s circumstances and it is necessary to provide sufficient documents and evidence that can prove that the existing order is no longer… Read More »
What To Know About Grandparent’s Rights in California
For parents, gaining custody of a child can be very complicated but for grandparents, the matter can be even more difficult. Although the State of California has clear guidelines when it comes to ensuring parents play a meaningful role in the lives of their children, these measures do not apply to grandparents. As a… Read More »
What Exactly Does a Restraining Order Do?
A restraining order, also referred to as a protective order, is designed to hinder a person, referred to as a restrained person, from abusing or harassing another person, who is referred to as a protected party. In the State of California, former partners, spouses, roommates, family members, cohabitants, and coworkers can also be considered… Read More »
