Separating after building a life together is difficult no matter what. While the adults involved have a hand in how the proceedings go, the children often get caught in the middle. If the divorce is high conflict, it can take a real toll on the kids. When does a child...
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How does spousal support work in California?
Spousal support, commonly called alimony, often causes contention in divorce proceedings. The judge may order one spouse to pay the other spouse a monthly payment for a specified time period. Before moving forward with a divorce, understand the spousal support process...
The factors that are considered during child custody hearings
Parents in California who are considering divorce may be interested in understanding the impact that living accommodations have on child custody decisions. Courts will often make decisions about child custody and child visitation based on the conditions that the...
Amazon couple gets closer to finalizing divorce
California residents might have heard that Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos are making progress when it comes to finalizing their divorce and have agreed on a settlement that still needs court approval. While divorce can sometimes take a toll on one's finances, both people...
The role of life or disability insurance in alimony
When California spouses have unequal incomes or earning potential, a divorce court order might include spousal support. This might result in a permanent obligation for one former spouse to pay the other former spouse or a temporary support arrangement known as...
Mother is awarded child support decades after divorce
Because California has no statute of limitations on child support, a 74-year-old woman was awarded $153,090 in back payments after being divorced from her ex-husband for five decades. Her ex-husband, who now lives in Oregon, moved to Canada after the divorce and never...
Child custody modifications
California parents are required to comply with their current custody arrangement whether they like its terms. However, there may be valid reasons to request one or more modifications to an existing child custody arrangement. The family court will make decisions...
What to do with the family business in a divorce
Couples in California who are getting a divorce and who own a business will have to get that business valuated for the purposes of property division. They can either keep the business or sell it. Some couples are able to continue running a business together despite...
R. Kelly returns to court in child support case
As singer R. Kelly faces a firestorm of sexual abuse allegations after a documentary on his life and relationships, he will continue to face an order to pay $21,000 monthly in child support obligations. His lawyer told newspapers in California and across the country...
Divorce and cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies became part of the financial landscape in 2009 with the launch of the Bitcoin. It has since become a factor in many divorces in which one or both spouses have cryptocurrency assets. California residents with cryptocurrency holdings who are considering...