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Child support modification occurs when one or both parents go through a life change that warrants them changing their child support order after their divorce. Family law judges take the well-being of children into account when deciding whether or not to approve modifications to an existing child support order. An experienced family law attorney specializing...
Read MoreWhat are the grounds a judge will accept for modifying your child custody order? After a final judgment has been rendered, the California courts may modify certain court orders. There are several different situations or reasons a change could be made to your existing child custody order. A Change in Circumstances When there is a...
Read MoreSpousal support is a form of financial assistance that one spouse pays the other to provide for the needs of one spouse during or after a divorce. The needs are determined by the court and may include basic necessities, such as food, clothing, and shelter; medical expenses; childcare expenses; educational expenses for children; and other...
Read MoreOne of the main considerations for a divorcing couple with children is the financial responsibility each parent has in providing for the children’s needs. Each parent is obligated to provide financially for their children’s upbringing. However, establishing a child support arrangement is often complex and unpleasant, particularly when parents find it difficult to communicate and...
Read MoreMarried couples may have to make the tough decision that they can’t live together any longer. In some circumstances, a California couple may opt for legal separation rather than divorce. Couples who want legal separation are still regarded by the law as being married and are not free to marry someone else. However, legal separation...
Read MoreA prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement or a prenup, allows a couple to specify the conditions of their marital rights before the marriage takes place. But for a prenuptial agreement to be enforceable, several conditions often need to be satisfied. Satisfying these necessary conditions may be made much easier by hiring a...
Read MoreWhen parents need to address the matter of child support as part of a divorce, they may experience an added measure of stress in the event of a dispute. Unfortunately, it is fairly common for couples to disagree over which parent will pay child support, how much will be paid, and how to modify current...
Read MoreA child custody dispute is difficult for all involved. The ultimate goal of California family courts in child custody disputes is to identify what’s in the best interest of the minor children. Since the court will make a judgment on who will receive custody, it is crucial to know what factors a judge will be...
Read MoreMost people have heard of prenuptial agreements, which allow a couple to determine the division of property and financial obligations throughout the course of their marriage. Postnuptial agreements, as the name implies, are contracts made between two people who are already married. Sometimes a couple will decide to enter into a postnuptial agreement if they...
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