Family court proceedings involving a child are often complex and require a great deal of consideration and preparation. This is particularly true when guardianships of children are requested. Those seeking to be appointed guardian of a minor child, or a parent...
The legal process of dissolving a marriage can be time-consuming and daunting. Once California divorce proceedings commence, there are a slew of decisions to be made. Tackling these legal matters head on can help to ensure all important interests are protected....
Most California parents understand that when faced with a custody challenge, each party will be required to retain his or her own legal counsel. However, there are many child custody cases in which parents are unable to afford the cost of legal services and have no...
Money issues are one of the three leading causes of divorce. The bad news is that dissolution of a marriage often adds to this problem. When you divorce, you have to decide how to split your assets and your liabilities. Take a mortgage, for example. These days, a home...
When a marriage dissolves, the financial support of a spouse is not a given in every case. The likelihood and amount of any spousal support decision can be based on a wide variety of individual factors. There is no set formula in California; however, those in the...
There are many decisions to be made and many changes to be navigated when a marriage dissolves. Once a divorce is on the table, each party can benefit from having a clear idea as to how best to handle financial matters. Awareness of financial changes, challenges and...
A formula regarding support for a child is in place to give parents a general idea about how support works and what they may be expected to pay and receive. In California family court, this formula for child support acts basically like a guideline. There are unique...
At the end of every school term, when that final bell rings and your young child joyously races for the exit, you take a deep breath and prepare yourself for the summer. You've almost made it through. The new fall term is just around the corner. Schools throughout...
While California is a community property state, there can be complications or unique factors that make the division of marital property complex. The idea of a 50-50 split of marital property during a divorce in the state is ideal. However, most people should...
It is nothing new for children to live with their grandparents. However, with the rise of drug dependency in California and across the country, more and more retirees seem to be seeking guardianships for their grandchildren. Some child advocates believe that children...