California couples who are divorcing might choose mediation as a way to resolve matters related to the end of the marriage such as child custody and support issues. Mediation can be a good option for couples who are looking to resolve these matters quickly, peacefully...
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Alimony, child support and taxes
Alimony and child support payments are parts of many California divorce decrees, and they may represent significant ongoing expenses. To help reduce the overall costs, alimony payments can be considered tax deductible, but child support payments are not. It is...
DNA testing can provide answers in child support cases
People in California planning to establish paternity for their children may want to consider a DNA test to assist in child support and custody matters. A paternity test can help to secure child support for a child whose parentage is unknown or disputed. Because DNA...
Dividing a TSP during divorce
When going through a divorce, estranged California couples must divide their marital assets. Although some can come to an agreement on their own, there are certain types of assets that require some more attention to detail. These include retirement accounts, such as...
Public aid a factor in child support
Most parents in California are dedicated to providing for their children. This is generally true whether they are parenting together with a spouse or in separate households. While it is not unusual for one parent to voluntarily pay child support to the other, there...
Child support payments reimburse state for spouse’s benefits
A California woman who has five children and who shares custody of three of them with their father was ordered by the state to pay almost $500 monthly in child support. However, most of that payment will go to repay the state for aid received by the father. The...
Creating a co-parenting plan
Research has shown that California children who grow up with parents who are in a stable, loving marriage benefit from this type of environment. However, approximately half of all American marriages end in divorce, meaning that many children spent some time growing up...
The benefits of mediation over divorce litigation
When many California couples heading for divorce think about the process, they often associate it with litigation. While this always an option, especially if the divorce is becoming emotional, there are other ways couples can go about dissolving their marriage. One of...
Property division issues in high-net worth divorces
California couples who wish to divorce often have to deal with complex property division issues. Whether you are the spouse who has a higher net worth or the spouse who has a lower net worth in your marriage, going through a divorce may necessitate the help of a team...
Seeking a modification to a child support order
In California, the amount of child support a parent will pay is determined based on a set of state guidelines. These guidelines take a number of factors into account, including both parents' incomes and other financial responsibilities. If the parent responsible for...