Sometimes, after a child support order is formed, circumstances occur that cause a parent to feel this order is no longer a good fit.Here in California, there are ways parents can seek to get child support orders changed. One route is to reach an agreement with...
Both parents of a child have a responsibility to care for and support the child, including financially. That is why California has a child support system to enable non-custodial parents to provide financial support to their children. However, support arrangements can...
The decision to get a divorce can often feel like a single, charged moment. It's likely been building for a while, but once you've finally made the decision, an entirely new chapter of your life begins. Even before proceedings have gotten underway, the divorce is real...
You are headed for divorce, which naturally sparks a range of emotions within you. On the one hand, you look forward to moving on with your own life. Nevertheless, you dread the idea of going to divorce trial.The good news is that you do not necessarily have to go...
Co-parenting seems to be everywhere. People are sharing custody, taking vacations together and even taking turns living in the marital home so that the children don't have to go back and forth to different homes. Many California parents take pride in the fact...
As a California father, you play a vital role in the life of your child. However, there could be a roadblock to your rights as a parent and access to your kids if the law does not recognize you as the father. Whether you wish to establish your role as a dad or you...
The end of a marriage can be a stressful and emotional period, regardless of the age of those involved. However, if you are approaching the golden years, you could have additional concerns regarding the process and how it might affect your plans for retirement.While...
Property division is one of the most commonly contested issues in a divorce, and in an effort to better control what happens to marital property, one spouse may be tempted to hide certain assets. If you suspect that your soon-to-be ex-spouse is attempting to conceal...
When going through divorce as a parent, your main concern undoubtedly falls on the well-being of your children. Child custody can have considerable impacts on your life and the lives of your children, and therefore, you may wish to understand the various aspects of...
When it comes to the division of marital property during divorce, some things are easy. He gets the TV, she gets the antique furniture. But deciding who gets to keep the beloved family pets isn't always so simple.In fact, the way we treat our pets is often more akin...