Child support means exactly what it says
There are many things that can be open to interpretation. Child support is not one of them. Where one parent spends more time with the child, or has a lower income than the other parent, child support payments are intended to allow the child to maintain a consistent standard of living, irrespective of which parent he or […]
Mel B bids husband goodbye amid allegations of domestic violence
All that glitters may not be gold, especially a relationship that appears glamorous and glitzy from the outside. For some California residents, the reality is far removed from the public perception. Cases of domestic violence are often something akin to a Jekyll and Hyde existence, with the abuser behaving like a model citizen in public […]
How social media may contribute to an unsociable divorce
Social media is such a pervasive and invasive part of our lives these days, that it can be difficult to remember a time that it wasn’t. California residents will be familiar with how quickly the salacious details of a celebrity divorce enter into the mainstream, and the damage that this can cause professionally and personally. Many people […]
Unconventional can be the new “normal” in divorce
In all aspects of life, there are those who live in unconventional ways. Some would say the uncommon has become common these days. Traditionally, divorce is something that is usually associated with anger and acrimony. However, many California couples are able to divorce while still remaining friends, leading to arrangements that may seem strange to other people. […]
Fairer child custody arrangements can be better for the children
Life is not always fair, no matter how hard one tries to make it so. In the case of divorce, what is seen to be fair by one spouse may not be viewed in the same way by the other. Child custody is one area where it can be difficult for California parents to reach […]
Property division: the $1 million question
Money, or the love of it, may or may not be the root of all evil: however, there is no doubt that it can cause many an argument. When California residents divorce, an individual retirement account may be part of the property division. What may start off as an amicable agreement could potentially end up […]
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, […]