Monthly Archives: July 2025
Child Support Calculation in California
In child support cases, the court that takes the case applies its own state laws, and those laws can significantly impact the outcome. California uses a statewide uniform guideline formula to calculate child support. California courts do not just look at who earns more, but it also considers how much time each parent spends… Read More »
Can Unwed Parents be Ordered to Pay Their Share of IVF Costs?
Families do not all follow the same formula. California courts have continued to evolve to reflect the realities of today’s families. For those navigating parenthood without marriage, a key question has recently been answered by a new case: Can unwed parents be ordered to share the cost of IVF treatment? This issue has recently… Read More »
A Flipping Headache: Valuing a Business in Divorce
Divorce is oftentimes not simple, especially when a business is part of the marital estate. In California, where community property laws apply, both assets and debts acquired during marriage are presumptively community property and equally split. That includes businesses – whether one spouse founded a business or both were involved. Why Business Valuation Matters… Read More »
