Estranged California couples whose divorces involve either the payment of or the receipt of alimony need to be aware of how the IRS views the payments. The IRS allows people who are ordered to pay alimony to deduct the payments on their federal income tax returns....
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Mediation attorneys can help settle divorce issues
Many couples in California don't understand that there are alternatives to a litigated divorce. At our law firm, we show our clients how they can use mediation or collaborative divorce to settle child custody and property division issues. If your marriage is coming to...
Child custody mediation during divorce proceedings
While some parents are able to communicate and negotiate the matter of child custody during a divorce, others need help. Before California parents throw in the towel and let the court decide everything for them, they could use mediation to work out their differences....
Collecting back child support in California
Custodial parents who are owed child support may be able to get a portion of the noncustodial parent's Social Security benefits. Federal law says that up to 65 percent of each check may be garnished to pay for current support obligations or back support. However, it...
Are California moms more likely to miss support payments?
Statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau and correlated by an independent data journalist indicate that noncustodial mothers from California to New York are less likely to pay any of the child support they owe than noncustodial fathers. According to the analysis,...
Rapper awarded primary physical custody of daughter
California fans of the rapper Ludacris may have heard about the custody battle the entertainer has been involved in with the mother of his daughter. In a reversal of what often occurs in high-profile celebrity child custody cases in which the celebrity has to pay a...
California high-net worth divorce representation
If you and your estranged spouse have accumulated significant assets during your marriage, the complexities involved in your divorce's property division may necessitate the involvement of a team of experts. This is applicable whether you are the spouse with the higher...
Mediation and its benefits
When California couples decide to begin the divorce process, determining who gets what can be complicated and costly. However, if an ex-couple believes that they can work together to come to a decision, they may decide to attend mediation to assist with the...
Saving time and money with a collaborative divorce
Contested divorces that go into the litigation stage in California can be emotionally and financially damaging for both spouses and their children. According to one divorce lawyer, litigated divorces can easily cost $100,000 and take two years to reach a verdict. At...
Spousal support in California
If you are contemplating a divorce, spousal support may very well be an issue in your case. Whether you are the person who is seeking needed support or the one that may end up being ordered to pay, you most likely have questions regarding how the issue will be...