The warning signs that trouble lies ahead in divorce
It is never easy to discuss relationship problems. Broaching the subject of divorce can be a minefield for California residents, especially when children form part of the equation. There are some signs that may point to the likelihood of particular difficulties in talking to one’s spouse about such matters. A person whose immediate reaction is anger, rather […]
Spousal support: How does it work?
Relationships can be difficult and even painful, especially when they come to an end. Some California residents who are facing divorce know only too well that discussions about money can quickly turn into full-blown arguments. Spousal support is something that often creates tension during divorce. Also known as alimony, this is money paid to support an ex-spouse. […]
Hidden assets – the truth will come out
Advances in technology are wonderful. While they can be enormously beneficial to individuals and society, they can also be abused and used for illegal and immoral purposes. California residents who are going through divorce may be aware of a particular technology that is sometimes employed in the creation of hidden assets. Bitcoin is a form of […]
Hidden assets – the truth will come out
Advances in technology are wonderful. While they can be enormously beneficial to individuals and society, they can also be abused and used for illegal and immoral purposes. California residents who are going through divorce may be aware of a particular technology that is sometimes employed in the creation of hidden assets. Bitcoin is a form of […]
Victoria Azarenka facing child custody battle over her son
Living in the public spotlight is often the price one has to pay for being a champion in his or her chosen field. For a sportsperson, constant competition is not unusual; however, one would hope that competition would not enter one’s private life. When a child custody dispute arises for such an individual, it may […]
Child custody: Avoid focusing only on the major holidays
Labor Day is around the corner, and who will have the children? When California couples go through a divorce, one or both parents may be overwhelmed with all the details. Sometimes they fall into the trap of considering only the major holidays during child custody negotiations and the drafting of parenting plans. Once agreements are reached about […]
California child support collections remain high
Young children often imitate the people with whom they spend the most time. Many California parents will be familiar with hearing their children repeat the phrases they use the most, or watching a child pretend to be mom or dad on the phone. August is Child Support Awareness Month, and noncustodial parents who make regular […]
Avoiding tax problems with retirement accounts during divorce
One of the Founding Fathers of our country once said that two things are certain: death and taxes. Every California adult will have had dealings with the IRS at one time or another and will be familiar with how complex tax issues can be. When it comes to divorce, unfortunately, they are no less so. The […]
Ron White, Margo Rey divorce: are they actually married?
Relationships can be difficult to define and complicated to explain to others. One’s marital status is usually clearer cut. For one California couple, each party has a different opinion over whether or not they are able to divorce, since they cannot agree on whether they are indeed married. Singer-songwriter Margo Rey has recently filed for […]
The inadvertent witness to an episode of domestic violence
Many things happen over the course of the day, for which there are no witnesses. While it can be disappointing that one was unable to get the evidence of an unexpected and pleasant experience, it can be frightening to be subjected to events that leave one shaken or hurt. Many California residents who have been […]