California residents may be interested to learn about a very rare child support case involving twins. After a woman in New Jersey pursued child support from the man she thought was her twins' father, she discovered that the man was the father of only one of her...
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Why many men don’t get alimony
When couples in California divorce, the issue of alimony is often a significant consideration. Traditionally, men have assumed responsibility for paying alimony to a former spouse. Despite an increased influx of women into the workforce, spousal support is still...
The effect of custody arrangements on children after a divorce
There has been much debate over which type of child custody arrangement is the best for children after their parents have gone through a divorce. While many people believe that living with just one parent is the optimum choice, parents in California may be interested...
Taxes and alimony in California
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....
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...
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...
Prison time possible for reality star who owes child support
Celebrities in California should take note that stardom does not exempt someone from child support obligations. Steven Jordan, a cast member of "Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta" on VH1, was arrested on federal charges of failing to pay child support. If he is convicted,...