California woman successful sues for child support after decades
After almost five decades of being divorced, a woman will finally be receiving support from her former husband for their now adult child. The California resident successfully sued her former husband for child support he owed for their 52-year-old daughter who was 3 at the time of her parents’ divorce. The man apparently fled the country in […]
Community property state treats debt differently in divorce
Dividing up debt does not follow absolute rules in a divorce proceeding. Even though one party assumes all of the debt by being the only person named on a credit card account, for example, courts will sometimes order that the other party pay some or all of the account balance. Courts generally have the authority […]
Community property and handling credit card debt in a divorce
When a couple decides to move forward with divorce, it is a decision that will being many significant changes to to the lives of both parties. Division of marital property and how credit card debt is handled will affect a person’s financial stability for years to come. California is a community property state, which means both […]
Divorce for Boomers can challenge existing retirement plans
The baby boomer population is mostly alive and well in California and nationwide. They are entering their retirement years and making out their estate plans to transfer a massive base of wealth to their heirs in the coming years. What happens to the normally structured procedure of retirement and estate planning when a couple decide […]
Divorce may lead to possibly higher Social Security benefits
California residents who are divorced or facing a divorce should know some basic facts about Social Security retirement benefits. To qualify for benefits, an individual must have roughly a 10-year work history where Social Security taxes were paid into the fund. When a divorced or soon-to-be divorced person does not qualify under that standard, all […]
Co-parenting after divorce may take some hard work to get right
How two parents handle the interaction between each other and with their children post-divorce will have a lot to say about how the children grow emotionally in their formative years. Cooperative co-parenting is a popular concept in California and other states. Truth be told, however, this is a difficult model for many parents to master […]
Get better results by avoiding common divorce pitfalls
There are certain universal pitfalls to avoid in California and other states when a person is involved in divorce proceedings. Despite the following considerations, however, one must consult regularly with an experienced family law attorney in order to remain fully informed and protected from the range of pitfalls that may exist. That being said, one thing […]
Divorce does not have to feel like a minefield
The marital dissolution process can feel like a minefield, with emotional explosions taking place unexpectedly. Unfortunately, these explosions could cause serious injuries that leave lasting scars. However, a couple of tips may help people in California who are going through divorce to get through the process as unscathed as possible. First, it may be helpful for divorcing […]
Child custody and visitation goes smoothly for celebrity couple
Conscientious parents in California and elsewhere may experiment with their child custody and visitation arrangements after a formal separation and during a divorce proceeding. Sometimes, an initial flexible approach that is not written in stone is preferred to best suit the child’s makeup and preferences. It is also helpful to see how the child adjusts […]
Prenuptial contract may be difficult to enforce in divorce case
Prenuptial agreements have become somewhat common in the divorce process in California and elsewhere. A prenup is a contract entered into prior to the marriage. It contains provisions that generally define who gets what property if there is a separation and divorce. It was traditionally used by a wealthy person entering a marriage with a […]