California parents who are divorcing may need to make decisions about child custody and child support. While several factors are used to determine how much child support a parent receives, some people may think of child support as something that fathers pay to...
Month: January 2016
Nikki Sixx ordered to pay child support to Donna D’Errico
California rock music fans may be aware that, in 2008, Nikki Sixx, the bassist of the popular group Motley Crue, divorced his wife Donna D'Errico, the former star of the hit television show "Baywatch". He was ordered to pay $8,200 in child support per month for their...
Bristol Palin’s ex is seeking joint child custody
California residents may have heard that Bristol Palin, daughter of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, gave birth to her second child. Now, reports have come out that Palin is involved in a custody dispute with her infant daughter's presumed father,...
Beyoncé Knowles’ father ordered to pay child support
California parents who are in the midst of child support court battles may be interested to learn that a family court judge ordered Mathew Knowles, father of famous singer Beyoncé, to pay almost $71,000 in back child support to the mother of his 5-year-old...
The benefits of divorce mediation for California couples
California residents may know that mediation is often sought by parties involved in complex business disputes who hope to avoid protracted and potentially ruinous litigation, but they may not be aware that this approach can also be taken by spouses who are facing the...
Successful co-parenting in California
When a couple with young children divorces, the issue of how their children will be raised naturally arises. Some parents have begun trying to work together to raise their child even if they are no longer married. Co-parenting can make divorce easier for children to...
Social media blunder could cost NBA star custody
Many California residents share their experiences with friends and family members on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and they are likely aware that posting questionable or controversial content can sometimes lead to disaster. Celebrities...