In the middle of grappling with big life changes, you may wonder what event is important enough in order to justify switching your child support amount. Since both your income and your children's needs change all the time, it is worth knowing when a modification is...
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What considerations should we make when creating a parenting plan?
Your parenting plan is an important part of your divorce as it dictates the custody and visitation arrangements for your children. Of all the documents and things you do for your divorce, it is this plan that you should take the most time with and be the most...
Can a post-divorce budget help me protect my finances?
Some people swear by the financial benefits of a budget. Others say that budgets can cause people to spend even more money because they might feel naturally included to rebel against restrictions. However, if you believe in the strength of budgets or would like to try...
What are the options for the family home in a California divorce?
The family home is often one of the larger assets a California couple owns. Besides having financial value, the family home can also hold years of memories and structure and consistency for any children. When a California couple is going through a divorce, what to do...
What a court looks at when considering a child’s best interests
Having children can be the most rewarding thing in life. But even if you develop a strong bond with your kids, your relationship with them can be put at risk if your children’s other parent seeks sole custody or tries to limit your parenting time. In other instances,...
Avoid these financial mistakes in divorce
In a divorce, untangling accounts and assets and setting child and spousal support may be complicated and messy. You should make financial preparations before you begin negotiating or litigating property identification and division. Identify current and future...
How to establish paternity in California
There are many men who father children in California each year. Sometimes the fathers are married to the mothers when the children are born and sometimes they are not. Whether or not the parents are married, it does not change the fact that the parents are the...
What is a prenuptial agreement?
Money problems are one of the biggest causes of ending a marriage. A prenuptial agreement may be one method to prevent divorce by setting forth a financial plan and expectations. If there is ever a divorce, this contract can govern property division and other legal...
Modifying an existing child support order when life changes
No one can predict exactly how their life will unfold. People in a once-happy marriage may ultimately divorce. And, if they have children, generally the noncustodial parent will pay child support to the custodial parent for the financial care of the child. An initial...
Are all alimony awards in California permanent?
One major concern people going through a divorce often have is how they will support themselves once they are single. This may be especially true if one spouse earns significantly less than the other or if one spouse stayed out of the workforce altogether while...