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When you file for divorce in California, it might be safe to assume that you keep your debts and your spouse keeps their debts. However, it isn't always that easy. California is a community law state, meaning that all debts and assets are divided evenly during a...
Child custody disputes in California can get heated. If the parents turn against each other, they might do everything in their power to keep the other parent from getting custody of their child. They might resort to personal attacks or false accusations or try to pit...
While fewer young couples in California are filing for divorce, couples over 50 are getting divorced more than ever. Filing for divorce at an older age can help a person break free of a toxic or stagnant relationship and move on with their life. However, it also comes...
Discovery is a legal term that refers to the sharing of information by both parties in a legal dispute. California family courts require discovery during divorce proceedings so that fair decisions are made regarding dividing assets and reaching appropriate...
If you have children with a former spouse or partner, California law generally requires you to pay child support. This may be true even if you have joint custody of your children or spend time in jail or another institutional setting while a child support order is in...
With divorce remaining commonplace throughout the country, the concept of how assets are divided between divorced partners continues to be an important topic. Most people are aware of the process of splitting up property ownership, existing financial assets and more...
Joint custody is the term used to explain what happens when a California court decides that both parents will become equally responsible for the care and guardianship of a child after a divorce. A shared custody agreement can become a little complicated to navigate at...
Before a parent asks for a child support modification in California, they need to understand the rules that apply. Changes to the child support order do not happen in response to small increases or decreases in income. Instead, a parent needs to have a substantial...
Even when a divorce, ultimately, is the right decision for a California couple to make, the process of divorce is, at best, a very difficult challenge. This situation is even more exacerbated when children are involved. However, there are considerations that are...
As a California parent coping with the aftermath of a divorce, you are likely dealing with your share of adversity. This can become even worse when your child informs you that they want to switch their primary residence. Regardless of whether they want to move to or...
