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Child support provides kids with necessary financial care

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Aug 26, 2016 | Child Support, Firm News

Child support is an important way that parents provide for their kids, though a number of factors can complicate the process of meeting a child's needs. The law firm of & Associates, conveniently located in Stockton, provides complete...

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Older individuals may face money challenges after divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Aug 17, 2016 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

A young California couple that decides to divorce before they have children and significant assets may experience a very different divorce process from a couple that divorces with kids, a home and shared investments. Further, a couple that has been married for a...

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Alimony can affect a recipient’s income tax liability

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Aug 11, 2016 | Alimony, Firm News

Each April, Stockton residents must tabulate their earnings and submit their tax returns to the state and federal governments. Though many individuals are most concerned about whether they will owe more money in taxes or whether they will receive a refund, others may...

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Why have I been granted supervised visitation with my kids?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Aug 5, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News

It is important for readers of this Stockton and San Joaquin County family law blog to remember that no two child custody cases will present the same facts and circumstances. For this reason it is impossible to state exactly why one person receives supervised...

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Mediators help sort out financial aspects of divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 29, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

A Stockton resident who chooses to divorce his spouse may place the well-being of himself and his children above all other considerations when it comes to bringing about the end of his marriage. However, despite the serious emotional challenges that divorces can...

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Celebrity couple separates but does not file divorce papers

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 22, 2016 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

Previous posts on this Stockton family law blog have discussed the process that a couple must follow in order to legally end a marriage through divorce. Generally, after deciding to initiate divorce, one or both of the parties to the marriage will file paperwork with...

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Separate and marital property in divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 14, 2016 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

The complex process of untying one's life from that of another can be made more difficult if the parties have not clearly maintained separation between their individual assets and those assets that they share as married persons. In California a person may maintain his...

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Determining eligibility for a claim for child support

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 7, 2016 | Child Support, Firm News

A child support plan can be established in conjunction with the settlement of a California divorce. When individuals end their marriages, they must address a number of legal issues related to their families and finances. Among the most important matters many couples...

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Can a divorce compromise my immigration status?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jul 1, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Love knows no boundaries. As such, it is not unusual for Californians to fall in love with people who are from and reside in different countries. Though a marriage between an American citizen and a citizen of another nation is possible, the union can pose...

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Child support helps children transition after parents’ divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jun 23, 2016 | Child Support, Firm News

The attorneys and staff of & Associates recognize the challenges that all members of a family may experience when two people divorce. Though the individuals subject to the dissolving marriage may have to deal with the divorce...

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