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Will you have visitation time with your kids during the holidays?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Dec 3, 2014 | Child Custody, Firm News

Thanksgiving has come and gone and now California families are finalizing their plans for the winter holiday season. Many will travel to be near loved ones while others will stay home and enjoy local festivities. Some individuals will find themselves alone during this...

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Is college tuition factored into child support payments?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Nov 25, 2014 | Child Support, Firm News

When California parents welcome new babies into the world, they often fanaticize about what the future will hold for their infants. Some parents dream of successful professional careers for their kids; others simply hope that their children find happiness and lead...

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High asset divorce leaves divorcees with unequal wealth

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Nov 20, 2014 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

Most Californians will never know what it is like to have their personal wealth grow into the billions of dollars. It seems as though only those individuals who are born into wealth or who have extraordinary luck and perseverance end up with such vast sums of money....

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What are the advantages of choosing divorce mediation?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Nov 14, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

In a traditional California divorce, the soon-to-be ex-spouses to the dissolving marriage each come to court with their own attorneys. Those parties appear before a family or divorce court judge who hears their sides of the story and decides how best to separate their...

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Can I stop paying child support if I have custody of my kid?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Nov 5, 2014 | Child Support, Firm News

When California parents decide to divorce, one person is often given primary custody of any children the couple had during its relationship. Having primary custody status means that those children spend the majority of the time living with that parent and may visit or...

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Weak child custody rules leads to alleged kidnapping claims

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Oct 30, 2014 | Child Custody, Firm News

Most California parents who share their kids with former partners or spouses strictly follow their child custody schedules. Often times those schedules are mandated by family law courts and carry with them significant penalties when their terms are violated. While...

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High income divorce is a reality for many older couples

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Oct 24, 2014 | Firm News, High Asset Divorce

Divorce can look very different depending upon the circumstances of the involved couple. For California couples without children at home or significant wealth to their names, divorce can be a relatively straightforward process of dividing personal assets and signing...

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Use a family law mediator as an alternative to divorce court

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Oct 15, 2014 | Divorce Mediation, Firm News

Almost everyone in California knows someone who has gone through a messy divorce. With nearly half of all American marriages ending in legal dissolution, it is practically impossible to meet someone whose family or group of friends has not been affected by divorce....

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Can I garnish my ex’s wages to fulfill our spousal support order?

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Oct 9, 2014 | Alimony, Firm News

California courts may award spousal support when couples go through divorce. Like orders for child support, spousal support orders must be fulfilled as they are mandated by courts of law. When individuals fail to pay their exes pursuant to court orders, spouses...

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Parents will face penalties for not paying child support

On Behalf of Butler, Thiessen & Metzinger, Inc. | Oct 2, 2014 | Child Support, Firm News

Child support is a legal commitment that many California parents must fulfill to take care of their offspring. When parents do not live together or have gone through divorce, non-custodial parents often find themselves with child support mandates to continue to...

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