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A simple search for “signs of divorce” will bring up a multitude of expert articles all proclaiming the top signs that divorce may be looming in your future. However, it’s important to note that whether you fall under one category or all five, or 10, or 15, that doesn’t mean that you will get a …
Believe it or not, two of the most common questions concerning marriage that we come across in the state of California are: “Aren’t my significant other and I considered married if we have been living together for X amount of time?” Or “I’ve been living and sharing the bills with the same person for X …
Recently, the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, ruled that a 2002 provision of the California Family Code, which provides that premarital waivers of spousal support without independent counsel are unenforceable, could not be applied retroactively to agreements signed before the effective date of the statute. The court’s ruling was based on the fact that …
In re Marriage of Howell – A Recent Spousal Support RulingRead More
Besides the heavy emotional strain and stress that can be caused by a California divorce, one of the largest and most impactful issues that divorce may have on both parties-is alimony. Alimony, a term that is interchangeable with spousal support, is an agreed upon sum of money that the more fully financially established spouse pays …
Spousal support, a phrase that is interchangeable with the term ‘alimony,’ is a monthly payment made from one spouse to the other after divorce. The purpose of spousal support/alimony is to ensure that the supported spouse may maintain the standard of living that they may have grown accustomed to during marriage. While tabloids and television …
It is a common misconception that courts will favor the mother as the custodial parent or even provide her with a larger time share with the child in cases involving child custody. It is important to be aware of the fact that the courts do not blindly award more custody to the mother in the …
If you’re planning on filing for a divorce in the state of California, after you have made sure that you have fulfilled the residency requirements of one party living in the state for at least six months and the county you’re filing in for at least three months, you’re probably wondering how long the case …
If you are considering getting a divorce in the state of California, the phrase “No Fault Divorce” has probably come up in conversation or you may have come across it while you were doing some research. It is a fairly simple term to understand, but there is some basic information that you should be aware …
If you are looking for a straightforward way to handle your divorce in the state of California, mediation is becoming an increasingly popular way to do so. More and more couples are choosing to go with mediation due to the fact that it promotes cooperation and good communication between all of the parties involved. It …
If you are about to go through a divorce and are concerned about spousal support, also known as alimony-either paying or receiving-there are a few things that you should know. If you are looking for a full rundown of all the particulars and intricacies that go into deciding spousal support in California, our divorce guide …
Understanding California Spousal Support GuidelinesRead More
Family law courts used to favor mothers undeniably when it came to decided child custody placement upon divorce. Since the 1970s however, courts changed their ruling basis to be in the best interest of the children. Even with that standard set in place, the mother will generally gain primary custody of the children in about …
Fathers and Children: Determining Custody ArrangementsRead More
One of the biggest areas of concern when going through a divorce is how much, and how long alimony will be awarded for. Alimony, also known as a spousal support award, is not a light decision. There are several factors that go into determining what the alimony payment will ultimately be when filing for divorce …
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