Is there a legal time limit on child support claims?
The involvement of children may be one of the more stressful and difficult aspects of a divorce. While the best interest of the children should be at the forefront of each parent’s mind, there are occasions when it can seem as though this is far from being the case. It is quite common to seek child […]
What happens to the house when couples divorce?
The decision to end a marriage brings up many questions. Deciding how to divide the household contents may be easier than deciding what should be done with the marital home itself. There are various factors that California residents may wish to consider if this aspect of the divorce settlement is a contentious issue. Where a house has […]
Divorce rates among older couples is higher than one may think
The prospect of getting older can be a mixed blessing. One may not look forward to aging, though many people see their later years in a more positive light. As one’s working life begins to wind down, it can lead to the ability to spend more time with loved ones, or to pursue the hobbies […]
What happens when there is a third party to the divorce?
Marriage is rarely a simple affair. A simple affair, however, can be a symptom that points to the possibility of impending divorce, something with which many California residents may be familiar. Sometimes, the consequences of an affair may become complicated by the arrival of children. For many years, a man in California was married to […]
Ben Vereen: first divorce may not have been finalized
The life of a celebrity is almost constantly under the microscope. This is due in no small part to the internet and the phenomenon of social media. These days, one can barely move without the world knowing one’s business in intimate detail, and it seems as though no one’s secrets are safe. It may come […]
Supporting children goes beyond child support
When parents decide to divorce from each other, it doesn’t mean that either of them has divorced from the children. Many California residents will be familiar with the issues that can accompany discussions of a financial nature. When it comes to child support, it can be difficult to cover every possible eventuality. Sometimes, a shift in […]
Giving thought to divorce expenses may avoid shocks later
Being thrifty is not only in vogue, it is also sensible. During divorce, it can be easy to overspend in many ways. With a little forethought, it may be possible for California residents to calculate expenses in order to keep them to a more manageable level. Costs that one will need to consider may need to be […]
How fair is ‘fair’ when it comes to property division?
Marriage may be intended to be an equal partnership, but the division of labor is not often entirely fair. There can be a significant difference between a spouse who is a genuine homemaker and one who simply leeches from the other. For some California residents, making the decision to divorce a spouse who contributes nothing […]
Comparisons may muddy the waters of divorce
There are many factors that can affect one’s decisions in life. It can sometimes be helpful to solicit advice from a variety of sources. California residents who are considering divorce may consider the experiences of friends or family who have already gone through the process to be valuable; however, sometimes the comparisons one makes with another’s situation […]
Marin County has high success rate in child support payments
August is Child Support Awareness Month. A child’s future is shaped by many factors. Some can be altered, while others may not. When it comes to child support, the ability to collect is not always easily managed. However, one county in California has a consistently high success rate. Marin County ranks in the top 10 among […]