Dean McDermott: allegation of child support arrears
The world of television is full of drama, both on and off screen. While most California residents are usually able to keep their disputes private, celebrities are not often given that option. When it comes to financial matters, such as child support, it seems that the only difference is in the amounts involved. Actor and presenter […]
Predicting divorce: How long is a piece of string?
There are ways of being able to predict many things. Some, such as the weather, are based on scientific principles that usually give reasonably accurate results. Others, such as the likelihood of divorce based on statistics, may be more of an indicator than a prediction. Some of the following may seem almost obvious to California residents, while […]
Divorce means that it won’t be business as usual
Business owners are used to planning ahead, but there are some things that even the most prepared of us may not see coming. A divorce may come completely out of left field, presenting one with more complex problems than usual. Dividing marital assets may be difficult at the best of times; however, California residents who own businesses […]
Still named on the deed or mortgage after divorce?
Realty issues may be complicated even at the best of times. When California couples divorce, there are no hard and fast rules that apply to everyone. While it may be more common to deal conclusively with realty, there may be times when, for whatever reason, some elements of division of assets, such as the marital home, […]
Finance doesn’t have to be a grey area in a grey divorce
With age comes a wealth of experience, but unfortunately, it is not always pleasant. It may take some California residents years to realize that they are no longer happy and fulfilled in their marriages, and that it is time to consider their futures in a new light. Recent years have seen increasing numbers of older […]
Divorce: is it a dog’s life?
For many people, their relationships are the most important things in their lives. For some California residents, the bonds with beloved family pets may feel stronger than those with their spouses. When one begins to consider divorce it can be distressing to find that, in law, pets are treated as property rather than members of the family. […]
Morty Coyle seeks child support payments from Jody Sweetin
A child is one of the greatest blessings that one may ever experience. When considering divorce, the prospect of no longer living with one’s child may be one of the most painful aspects. For California residents who are able to come to an amicable agreement, sharing joint custody can allow each parent to maintain a […]
The true cost of child support may be higher than one thinks
When children are born, they change the lives of everyone closest to them. In particular, the parents assume a mantle of responsibility for which it may be difficult to prepare. It may only be at the point where households separate that the true financial cost of raising a child becomes apparent, as California parents confront […]
Do your New Year’s resolutions include divorce?
The start of a new year affects everyone differently. While many people plan to lose weight, or follow an exercise regime, there are others whose goals have more far-reaching consequences. As some California residents begin to turn their intentions to divorce their spouses into reality, what are the key things they should bear in mind? It is […]
Tread carefully online during divorce
People tend to think that their private lives are exactly that – private. With the advent of social media, however, far more information makes it out into the virtual world than one may realize. It may surprise people how much of this material has the potential to be used during divorce proceedings. While a California divorce may be […]