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The Financial Documents You Need Before Filing for Divorce in California
Divorce can be an emotional process but also a detailed financial proceeding. California law requires both spouses to fully disclose their financial circumstances during a divorce by exchanging Preliminary Declaration of Disclosures at the outset of divorce. Proper preparation at the outset can prevent delays, reduce disputes, and ensure that assets and debts are… Read More »
What Happens When a Parent Violates a Custody Order in California
Child custody orders are legally binding directives issued by a court that determine how parents share time with and make decisions for their children. Once a custody and visitation order is finalized, both parents are required to comply with its terms. Failing to follow the order can lead to serious legal consequences. California law… Read More »
Why it is Important to Be Honest with Your Divorce Attorney
Everyone has heard how important it is to hire a good divorce attorney. However, one of the lesser-known secrets to fully utilizing your attorney and enhancing their ability to perform for you, is to tell your attorney everything. Even the parts you are tempted to leave out. Imagine that you are preparing for a… Read More »
How Spousal Support Is Calculated in California Divorce Cases
When a marriage ends, the financial impact is not always equal. One spouse may have put a career on hold, earned significantly less, or relied on the other’s income for years. That is where spousal support, commonly referred to as alimony, comes in. In California, spousal support is designed to ease the financial imbalance… Read More »
Understanding Temporary Orders in a California Divorce Case
Divorce cases in California often take many months to resolve. During this time, families still need clear rules governing finances, housing, and parenting responsibilities. Temporary orders are court issued instructions that establish these rules while the divorce case is pending. Temporary orders can address several important issues, including: Child custody and visitation schedules Temporary… Read More »
When Can a Parent Relocate With a Child in California
Parental relocation, often referred to as a move-away case, is one of the most complex issues in California family law. When one parent wishes to move with a child, the court must balance that parent’s right to relocate with the child’s need for stability and ongoing contact with both parents. California law generally recognizes… Read More »
How Summer Vacation Schedules Work in California Custody Orders
Summer vacation often presents unique challenges for co-parents operating under a custody order. During the school year, parenting schedules tend to follow a predictable routine. Once summer arrives, however, those routines are frequently replaced with travel plans and shifting responsibilities. California courts recognize this and allow parents to create customized summer schedules that reflect… Read More »
How Business Ownership Is Divided in a California Divorce
When a couple divorces in California, business ownership can become one of the most complex assets to divide. California is a community property state, which means that assets acquired during the marriage are presumptively community property and subject to equal division. This includes business interests that were started, purchased, or significantly grown during the… Read More »
What Happens with Medical Debt in Divorce?
In California, important details that help determine who pays for medical debt include the date when the debt was incurred, and whether that fell within the marriage before any date of separation. Medical debt incurred by either of the divorcing spouses between the date of the marriage and the official date of separation will… Read More »
What Happens with Student Loan Debt in Divorce?
In California, property division subject to a divorce follows community property rules. Most debts acquired during marriage are presumptively community property and equally divided between the spouses during divorce. However, when it comes to student loans, things work differently and understanding the difference can impact your financial future. California recognizes that holding a professional… Read More »