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Can a noncustodial parent ever avoid paying child support?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Apr 24, 2015 | Child Support, Firm News

Child support and custody in the California courts are multifaceted matters that must address the various needs of a child. Child custody determinations establish where a child will reside; if and when he will see his noncustodial parent; and who will have power to...

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Child custody disputes can lead to cases of family abduction

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Apr 15, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News

Coming up with an acceptable child custody schedule can be an incredible challenge for San Joaquin County parents. With so many factors to consider, including the best interests of the child subject to the schedule, it is inevitable that in many custody situations,...

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High net worth issues make some divorces particularly unique

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Apr 9, 2015 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

The parties to marital dissolutions make every divorce different. No two California couples will have exactly the same successes and problems as they work through their familial and property responsibilities. It can seem, however, that the more property a couple has,...

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What should I look for in a family law mediator?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Apr 3, 2015 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

The courts of California allow parties to achieve divorces in a number of ways. Parties may pursue traditional divorces through litigation in the court system. They may also engage in collaborative divorce in which each party has a lawyer and the soon-to-be ex-spouses...

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Using child support to pay for a kid’s extracurricular activities

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Mar 25, 2015 | Child Support, Firm News

A lot of California kids carry with them many commitments. They play sports, take classes in the arts, perform in musical groups, and participate in many other activities that hold their interests. While some of those extracurricular activities are free, others...

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I don’t want to pay alimony. Can’t my ex just get a job?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Mar 19, 2015 | Alimony, Firm News

Divorces for California couples do not have to be acrimonious. In fact, prior posts on this family law legal blog have discussed the benefits of divorcing in a mediated process. When couples can work together and agree on the support, custody, and property division...

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Similar to litigated divorce, mediated divorce requires a plan

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Mar 11, 2015 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

When an individual begins the difficult process of ending his or her marriage, he or she may not know where to begin. Though many individuals throughout San Joaquin County have endured divorce, it can be a loaded topic that not all friends and family members want to...

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Marital debts follow same rules as marital property in divorce

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Mar 4, 2015 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

Anyone who has gone through or who has looked into divorce in California may have come across terms like "community property" and "separate property." These terms are associated with how a person's owned items may be classified when a court divides a divorcing...

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What are the pros and cons of gaining sole custody of a child?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Feb 25, 2015 | Child Custody, Firm News

Custody battles are an unfortunate part of some divorces and family law disputes. Stockton families that are forced to break up due to the dissolutions of the parents' relationships often must face challenging arrangements that pull kids from one household to another...

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Let us help you determine your child support calculations

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Feb 19, 2015 | Child Support, Firm News

The state of California has established a set of guidelines that courts follow when determining how much child support a parent should be responsible for providing to his or her child. These guidelines delve into the tax statuses, income information, benefits...

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