California parents can take steps during and after a divorce to make the adjustment less difficult for their children. A healthy co-parenting relationship can be a big part of this adjustment. If parents are able to focus on their children and their best interests,...
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Options for addressing unpaid child support and job loss
A parent in California who either needs to collect child support or pay it could run into problems as the years go by. When child support goes unpaid, a parent could approach a state agency and request an enforcement action. On the other side of the coin, a parent...
How to design a co-parenting plan after divorce
Most divorced parents in California are looking to co-parent their children in a healthy, peaceful environment. However, while the parents' motivation might be positive, creating a successful parenting plan is not easy. Even when both parents agree on a schedule, they...
Court rules Jesse Williams must pay more child support
California court documents have revealed that Jesse Williams, one of the stars of the popular television drama "Grey's Anatomy", must increase his child support payments to $50,629 every month. He has two young children, ages 2 and 4, and had been sending his ex-wife...
Divorce and retirement
California residents who get a divorce should be prepared for the impact that the process can have on their finances, particularly those earmarked for their retirement years. According to the results of a study conducted by the Center for Retirement Research,...
When child support payer faces disability
Most California parents who are ordered to pay child support do what they can to make those payments on time for the sake of their children. However, there are instances when a parent may suddenly become disabled, preventing him or her from working and earning a...
Modifying a child support order may make it affordable
A parent who lives separately from his or her children may be ordered to pay child support. The money they pay could be used to cover their children's basic needs, extracurricular activities or anything else. Because this monthly payment is court-ordered, noncustodial...
How to act during a child support hearing
If parents in California or any other state get a divorce, it may result in one person paying child support to his or her ex. The amount of a given payment is determined by a variety of factors based on information supplied by the parents. It is never a good idea to...
Women paying their share of support
Historically, ongoing financial support after a divorce has been the responsibility of the husband. In recent years, however, gains made by women in the workplace, as well as changes in child custody arrangements, have transformed post-divorce financial settlements....
How to obtain custody of a child
Most parents in California believe that they can effectively raise their children. However, to gain custody, parents will need to convince a judge that they can provide a safe and stable environment. It will also be necessary to show that they have taken an active...