It is often stated the best interests of the child is what drives decisions made in family courts. However, the specifics as to how the best interests of the child are decided may be a mystery to some. While every child custody case in California is as unique as every...
Month: June 2016
New steps taken when parents are behind in child support
The financial support of a child after a divorce or when parents are no longer together is to ensure a child is properly cared for by both parents. When a California parent is ordered to pay child support, not living up to that legal obligation can result in serious...
Child support in California can depend on specific factors
The split of a family can lead to the need for legal intervention on a number of fronts. When it comes to child support, seeking legal guidance may help a California family understand what could occur and what amount of support may be ordered by the family court...
Divorcing mindfully: Tips to making it easier for your children
Divorce can be a difficult time for everyone, including your children. Watching parents fight, having one parent leave the home and simply the major changes that come with divorce can be detrimental , especially to a child. If you find that you are about to go through...
Ways to minimize taxes after divorce in California
Taxes can be a big factor during a divorce, especially when it comes to how taxes will reflect major changes such as alimony and the child credit. There are certain measures one can take to prepare for those changes and learn how certain aspects of a divorce will...
Major financial decisions need to be made during a divorce
The dissolution of a marriage opens the door to many decisions that need to be made. Once anyone venturing into a divorce understands the scope of those decisions, particularly any decisions that pertain to finances, that party can make a more informed and positive...