New bill will assist in child support collection
Taking care of one’s children is a top priority for parents. Many California parents will set aside their own desires to make sure that the children have what they need. Unfortunately, there are those parents who do not recognize that children must be given priority and therefore do not step up and take care of […]
Theroux says divorce from Aniston was uneventful, even boring
Celebrity breakups are big news, especially when A-listers like Jennifer Aniston are involved. Her divorce from Justin Theroux made front-page news, not only in California papers, but in media all over the world. The thing is, though, their divorce, according to Theroux, was pretty uneventful. He goes so far as to even call it a […]
Death, divorce and prenuptial agreements
Prior to walking down the aisle, the typical California couple assumes that the marriage will last “until death do us part.” This will be true for approximately half of these marriages. However, for the other half, the marriage will likely end in divorce. In either circumstance, it may be in each individual’s best interest to […]
First steps when divorce is imminent
It’s time to take the first step. The marriage is over and it’s time to face the reality that a divorce is imminent. When this happens, one of the first steps that the California resident will want to do is discuss the situation with legal counsel. Prior to this meeting, though, the individual will want to gather […]
California child support considerations
When children are involved, there are a number of factors which must be determined when the parents decide that they no longer wish to be together. Whether the couple is ending a marriage or simply deciding that they no longer wish to remain a couple, they are each still responsible for providing for their children. […]
Child support often misunderstood and misused
When a California family court orders a parent to pay support for his or her children following divorce, the order is not always received with pleasure. Child support payments are often hotly contested, and some studies show that nearly half of those who owe child support default on their payments. However, many parents who are […]
Divorce in California: Some of the basics
Statistically, around 41 percent of first marriages in California end prematurely. The divorce rate for second and third marriages in the state is even higher, increasing to 60 percent and 73 percent, respectfully. That is somewhat higher than the national average. Divorce laws vary from state to state and can be very complex. California is no different, but […]
Student loans more often lead to divorce
For generations, research has shown that money contributes to the end of more marriages than any other issue couples may face. This may be because one spouse makes more than the other or the two cannot agree on how to save or spend. Another reason may be because the amount of debt the couple has […]
College needs to be considered as part of child custody decision
Divorce is a fact of life for many California parents. Yet, regardless of the problems that they have with each other, they still have a responsibility to their children. These responsibilities are often outlined as a part of the divorce, child support and child custody agreements. Child support payments and child custody arrangements are typically what comes […]
Property division and the prenuptial agreement
A prenuptial agreement may not be the most romantic part of planning for a wedding; however, many California couples discover that it is an essential part of the planning process. As the couple is planning to say “I do,” they are not anticipating the end of their relationship. Yet, research shows that approximately half of […]