Parents have a legal obligation to provide for their dependent children, even after a divorce, and even if they are not the custodial parent. Courts recognize this responsibility by approving child support orders.Yet according to a 2011 report prepared by the U.S....
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Should postnuptial agreements compensate stay-at-home parents?
Many modern parents prefer to split child-raising responsibilities. With the help of technology, options like telecommuting or adopting an alternative work schedule can help parents work around daycare or school schedules.However, some families choose to have one...
The financial and emotional toll of divorce
Going through a divorce can take a significant emotional toll on anyone. Even if a couple approaches a divorce amicably, the process will inevitably result in change -- and that, in turn, will require time for adjustment.Yet the body is a resilient machine, and...
California woman accused of kidnapping her own children
After more than 18 months apart, two Los Angeles fathers have been reunited with their sons. The mother of both children became the focus of an international manhunt that required the coordinated efforts of the FBI, Interpol and local authorities in Europe. The legal...
Divorced spouses coexisting in harmony
California residents who are in the process of divorce may wonder about ways to make the process easier on themselves. It may be a relief to learn that it is possible for former spouses to get along with each other once the divorce is final. This habit of cooperation...
Does remarriage affect child support obligations?
Although dual-income households are increasingly common, questions about child support calculations may still confront divorcing California couples. A recent article highlights one particularly troublesome area.At the time of a divorce, a court will generally consider...
Singer’s ex-wife seeks major child support modification
When parents split up, they may enter into child support negotiations regardless of whether or not they were married. Providing monthly payments can provide children with the financial support that they need to thrive. Although both parents might agree that child...
The holidays and child custody arrangements in California
After a California divorce, the holidays can be difficult -- especially if the couple had children. No matter which parent it is, one of them is usually going to be without the kids on holidays. That typically depends upon the child custody agreement negotiated by the...
How to make divorce and child custody easier on children
California parents who divorce are well aware of the negative effects that the division of a family can have on shared children. In fact, concerns over how kids will take the news of a divorce and child custody changes is a primary factor that leads many couples to...
Celebrity couple opts for legal separation
Although it may no be the most popular choice, a legal separation can be a good option for married couples that have been together for many years and may need extra time to sort through issues of property division, spousal support and child custody and visitation...
