Parents in California and throughout the country may encounter a situation in which they cannot take care of their children. For instance, they may be out of town for several days or weeks or be in the hospital because of a medical issue. In these and other scenarios,...
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When a co-parent wants to relocate
When parents separate in California, both of them often want to remain in close contact with the child. However, employment opportunities, family emergencies and other circumstances could push a custodial parent to consider moving out of state. Moving can be...
The unique aspects of divorce for the super-wealthy
Even in a state like California where it's not unusual to find couples with sizable assets, it's hard not to be impressed by the considerable wealth Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has accumulated over the years. Up until early 2019, he jointly shared that wealth with his...
Solving child custody issues in California
Experts agree that children grow up happier when their separated or divorced parents cooperate with each other about major concerns like custody and visitation rights. While it can be difficult for loving parents who are at odds to agree on important child-raising...
Requesting a child support modification
California parents who are owed child support payments should be aware of how and when they can ask for a modification. Under some circumstances, child support can indeed be modified. These circumstances include a change in the non-custodial parent's income and a...
New California law considers pets’ feelings during divorce
A new California law will soon give pets more rights during divorce proceedings. Thanks to AB 2274, which goes into effect on New Year's Day, judges will have the power to consider the best interests of dogs, cats and other pet animals when overseeing divorce cases....
How support orders account for medical expenses
Parents in California who are no longer together must generally provide financially for their children. If a custodial parent incurs medical bills that are not covered or reimbursed, the noncustodial parent may have to cover a portion of those expenses. In some cases,...
Child support tops list of reasons for wage garnishment
Wage garnishment can be a source of stress for both employers and employees in California. Nationwide, about 7 percent of U.S. workers have their regular paychecks garnished according to data compiled by a leading research institute. Of the four types of garnishment...
The basics of DNA testing, paternity, and child support
Many divorce cases in California involving disputes over paternity end up being settled with DNA testing. And if child support is a factor, it's not unusual for this type of testing to be required. This is because DNA analysis has now reached a point where results are...
Child custody decisions and parents’ living situations
Parents in California who are getting a divorce might wonder how a judge will make a determination about custody and visitation. A judge will be concerned about the living accommodations available to children, but this does not mean there are definite rules. A judge...