When couples in California decide to pursue divorce as an option for resolving marital conflict assuredly, they are faced with a difficult road to recovering, maintaining and planning their financial future. In serious cases where couples are unable to reach any...
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How will the new tax law complicate your divorce?
If you and your spouse plan to divorce in 2019, you may be in for a rude awakening. According to CNBC, the new tax law, which Congress has set to take effect at the first of the year, will change who pays alimony on spousal support. Though lawmakers anticipate that...
Reasons why a joint custody agreement could be your best decision
Making arrangements for your children when you and your spouse are seeking a divorce can be ridden with challenges. The decisions you will have to make will require you to work with your ex and be flexible and willing to negotiate. At ...
How much do you know about the California discovery process?
If you answered, "Next to nothing," when you read the question in the post title, you'll definitely want to keep reading. As you prepare for divorce, there are things you should know about California law that may greatly affect your settlement. For one, this is one of...
How does divorce affect an estate plan?
If you are one of the many people in California who is facing an impending divorce or who may even be in the midst of a divorce right now, you know all too well just how many details there are for you to address during this process. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed...
What are some common questions about receiving child support?
If you receive child support in California, then you may have some questions about the process. While the court ordered the support payments and maintains control over the legal aspects of child support, the Department of Child Support Services manages your case. One...
Should you keep records of your alimony payments?
If you live in California and either receive alimony or pay alimony, you should be keeping records of payments for tax purposes. Unfortunately, many divorced individuals are unaware of their alimony recordkeeping obligations and are often the subject of IRS scrutiny....
How to ring in the holidays without co-parent problems
If you are one of many California parents who are navigating the holidays for the first time since a divorce, you may also be one of many who are a bit worried about the potential stress that could arise if you and your co-parent aren't able to get through it all...
What are some guidelines for dividing property?
Your divorce in California can be made easier by working with your spouse to create your divorce agreement. One area that often is contentious is the division of property. However, when you work together on this, you can avoid having the court step in and make...
Paying spousal support after a costly health crisis
Divorce can bring on many different financial changes, such as managing your finances independently. Some people may have new financial obligations in the wake of their divorce, such as spousal support payments. Whether you are unsure of how much spousal support you...
