It is a common misconception that parents can only use child support to pay for a child's most basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. The truth is that you, as a recipient parent in California, can use child support for any and all costs associated with...
Month: August 2018
Should same-sex partners get married?
Since the landmark Supreme Court ruling in the Obergefell v. Hodges case in 2015, same-sex couples throughout the country, including California, are now afforded the same legal rights and privileges that opposite-sex couples enjoy in regard to marriage. However, no...
Seeking a just division of property
When you and your spouse choose to dissolve your marriage, a California judge will attempt to divide your shared property as equitably as possible. A 50-50 split between the two of you may seem like the most fair arrangement, but what is fair is not necessarily...
Why you need to know about the different types of child custody
California parents understand how difficult it is to deal with matters pertaining to child custody during divorce. Even two parents who resolve to work amicably and respectfully together on a joint custody plan may find these issues complex and sensitive. It is...
Child custody mediation benefits and tips
In California, child custody mediation is a precursor to going before the judge to receive the final custody order. Mediation has many benefits, and one of the main ones is the positive effect it has on children. According to the American Bar Association, parents...
Tips for estate planning in domestic partnerships
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. However, just because it is legal, doesn’t mean that all long-time couples in California get married. At Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc., we know this makes...
