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Child support orders do not have to be one-size-fits-all

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jan 27, 2016 | Child Support, Firm News

Looking over general child support guidelines can be like reading a math problem in a California middle school classroom. For example, it may say something to the effect of, "if a parent has X children and earns Y income, then he will be responsible for paying Z...

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What if my ex won’t let me have visitation time with our kids?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jan 20, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News

Family courts throughout California make difficult determinations about the custody and visitation of children. Oftentimes their final orders leave parents struggling to cope with less than ideal parenting schedules, but ultimately courts establish physical and legal...

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Unmarried couple faces child custody issues

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jan 13, 2016 | Child Custody, Firm News

The path to parenthood may look very different for California residents. Some may wait until after they are married in order to have children or adopt, while others may prefer to begin their families before they are wed. Whether the two parents to a child are married...

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The interplay between retirement accounts, a QDRO and divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Jan 7, 2016 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

When California residents secure employment and begin to earn wages, they may choose to have some form of retirement account. A retirement account is generally some type of investment or set of investments that are intended to be held for a long duration of time so...

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Fighting for the child support your child deserves

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Dec 30, 2015 | Child Support, Firm News

Individuals throughout California may have begun working on New Year's resolutions during the last several weeks. For many people, resolutions are goals that may be easier to write down than to actually achieve. While it is appropriate to let some resolutions slide,...

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Supreme Court weighs in on complex child custody case

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Dec 23, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News

The Supreme Court of the United States may review cases that arise under a number of circumstances and there are a number of paths that California residents may follow to see their legal matters resolved in those chambers. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over...

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Mediation gives parties more control during divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Dec 17, 2015 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Going through a divorce can make a person feel as though she has very little control over the events of her life. The process of her divorce is often governed by the rules of the court and the laws of the state in which she lives. If she and her soon-to-be ex-spouse...

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Can domestic violence charges bar my child custody chances?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Dec 11, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News

Difficult family situations can arise when loved ones find themselves embroiled in arguments. All throughout Stockton, parents have battled with each other over issues that they feel are important to their families, and parents and children have argued over topics as...

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A couple’s standard of living considered when determining alimony

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Dec 4, 2015 | Alimony, Firm News

When a California court makes a determination about long-term or permanent alimony, it must evaluate a number of considerations stipulated in the California Family Code. One of those considerations focuses on the standard of living that the couple experienced during...

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Property division is a big part of ending a marriage

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Nov 27, 2015 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

Many Stockton residents may feel as though they could benefit from decluttering their lives. Whether it is cleaning out overstuffed closets or going through boxes or long-stored files, there are many ways that individuals can lessen what they are responsible for and...

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