Filing for Divorce in Summer: What Changes Financially?
Summer is one of the most common times of year for couples to decide to end their marriages. Whether the decision has been building for months or something has brought it to a head, filing for divorce during the summer months comes with its own set of financial considerations that are worth understanding before you […]
The Connection Between Length of Marriage and Spousal Support
Divorce can bring significant financial and emotional changes, and understanding spousal support is a critical part of planning for the future. In California, courts consider multiple factors, including the length of the marriage, when determining support obligations. If you need guidance navigating spousal support, contact us today through our online contact form or call (844) […]
Top Misconceptions About Spousal Support in California (and the Truth Behind Them)
Divorce can bring many complex decisions, and one area often misunderstood is spousal support. Many people have questions about who qualifies, how amounts are determined, and how long payments last. Understanding the facts can help you make informed choices during your divorce process in Calabasas, CA and throughout Los Angeles County and the greater Southern […]
Same-Sex Divorce and Spousal Support Issues in California Courts
Divorce is rarely simple, and for same-sex couples in California, there can be additional complexities that deserve careful attention. While the law strives to treat all couples equally, the evolving history of same-sex marriage means that certain issues—especially those related to spousal support—require a nuanced understanding and thoughtful representation. For guidance tailored to your circumstances, […]
How Child Support is Calculated in California
In any divorce where children are involved, child support is a very serious issue. Whether you are the parent paying or receiving child support, you want to ensure that your child will be provided for and receive all the support and benefits necessary for them to live a healthy and happy life. While the paying […]
Does Support Stop When The Paying Person Dies?
If your ex has recently passed away, do not panic. The spousal support and child support arrangements that were in place can still continue. These payments do not have to end with the end of your ex’s physical life. Spousal support is designed to continue for as long as it takes a divorced spouse to […]
Life Insurance and Child Support
Life insurance can be a key component of a divorce settlement. This type of insurance is often used to ensure that there will be enough money to support the children if the parent paying child support dies. It is a means of supporting one’s children that even death cannot stop. But in order for life […]
Give me a break: Child Support in the Summer
Everything seems to get better during the summer months. The weather brightens, temperatures increase, and an entire day can be spent lounging around the pool. For divorced people, summer may be an especially happy time because it often brings increased opportunities for visitation with one’s children. Children can visit more freely during the summer because […]
Child Support Without Visitation
In cases of divorce, sometimes a child may come to despise one of their parents. These feelings may be the result of prodding by the other parent, or they may have developed independently as a result of watching and experiencing the ravages of a divorce, or of course possibly due to a myriad of other […]
Bad Romance: Alimony and Child Support When Your Ex Has a New Mate
A divorce does not usually spell the end of a person’s ability to engage in intimate relationships. Many spouses find new partners and begin dating again after the dust of their divorce has settled. A new relationship is appealing because it gives people the chance to move beyond the painful memories of the past and […]