California TV fans might have heard that actor Charlie Sheen has filed for a reduction of child support payments to ex-wife Denise Richards, claiming that his income has significantly declined. He also recently filed for a reduction in child support payments to former...
Month: March 2016
Divorced fathers and child support
When parents of young children go through a divorce in California, the father is often asked to pay child support to the mother. Fathers who are in this position should be proactive about family law issues so that they can be in the best position to defend their...
Why parenting plans are important
For California parents who are divorcing and have young children, a parenting plan can keep things running smoothly for both the parents and the kids. Not only can it help give a sense of normalcy for the children, but it can also help parents get the emotional...
Sherri Shepherd still legal mother of boy born to surrogate
Actress Sherri Shepherd, who many Californians remember as being former co-host of "The View", has been ordered to continue to pay child support for her son who is legally, but not biologically, her child. Her ex-husband was granted full custody of the child, but...
California surrogacy case may change laws
A surrogate mother is challenging a California law that grants no rights to surrogate mothers. The 47-year-old woman gave birth to triplets prematurely on Feb. 22. She had been carrying them for a 50-year-old man who had paid for her to be a surrogate. The man had...