Some California residents who have gone through a divorce might be unaware that they may be able to claim Social Security benefits based on the work record of their ex-spouse. They must have been married for at least 10 years. They must not be remarried, and the...
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Divorce mediation for parents of young children
It is fairly common for California parents who are in the middle of getting divorced to be filled with bitterness and resentment. They may have conflicts with each other that boil over into a battle that can be damaging to their children. It is possible for many...
Co-parenting and relocation
Co-parenting can become complicated for divorced parents and their young children if one of the parents moves far away. Former couples in California who having these types of issues may want to consider mediation to resolve them. The parent who relocated may want have...
Child support and its importance in children’s development
Some California parents may be eligible for child support but might not have a formal agreement in place. A study has found that fewer eligible families are participating in the federal Child Support Enforcement Program than in previous years. In 2004, 60 percent of...
Former NFL player faces charges for not paying child support
California football fans might be familiar with former NFL wide receiver Robert Meachem. While he was a Super Bowl winner with the New Orleans Saints, the athlete is now in trouble with the law. Meachem reportedly owes almost $400,000 to his ex-wife for alimony and...
Reality television couple headed for child custody dispute
Reality television fans in California may be familiar with the popular VH1 show 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" and its two stars Joseline Hernandez and Steven Jordan. Hernandez is scheduled to give birth to her first child in January 2016, and she says that Jordan, who...
Grandparent visitation and custody
California grandparents may petition the court for visitation rights to their grandchildren in some situations. Though these rights are not as common in family law cases as parental visitation rights, they have been recognized in every state for several decades....
Court lowers payments for reality TV star’s ex
People in California who follow reality TV star Amanda Stanton may be interested to learn about recent changes in her child support agreement with her ex-husband Nick Buonfiglio. The couple had two daughters together before their split in 2015. Amid accusations that...
Billion-dollar divorce settlements
Many California residents who get divorced lose money in the process. they often experience a drop in income after a split, and marital assets that are divided in a property division settlement could feel like a financial loss for one of the parties. While divorce is...
Federal agency improves online child support portal
California employers will have access to an improved online portal operated by the federal Office of Child Support Enforcement. The portal is designed to help employers, and, more specifically, payroll departments, more efficiently process child support withholding...