Parents who come to a parenting schedule by deciding together or through mediation may have a better chance of making that plan work throughout the child's life. This is because a child will have different needs as an infant, as a toddler and as he or she grows up....
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Jeremy Renner’s child support woes
California film lovers and Marvel fans likely know who Jeremy Renner is, but the actor has some behind the scenes drama that some might not be aware of. Renner was married to Sonni Pacheco for eight months before the couple divorced in 2015. They share a 3-year-old...
Alimony impacts ability to get mortgage in California
When a person is considering purchasing a new home, they might not be aware that receiving or paying alimony can impact their ability to get a mortgage. Lenders have to look at a person's whole financial history before making a decision on whether to award the...
Determining the primary caretaker after a divorce
Following a divorce in California, it is possible that a mother and father can come to a parenting agreement on their own. However, it may be necessary for a judge to determine who gets custody of a child. In most cases, the primary caretaker will get physical...
Social Security benefits may still be possible after divorce
If people are married for more than 10 years and then divorce, they might still be eligible to draw on their former spouse's Social Security benefits at retirement. California couples who are getting a divorce and who are approaching the 10-year mark in their marriage...
Divorced parents and the child tax credit
When filing their federal tax returns, California parents may claim the child tax credit for all qualifying dependent children under age 17. The child tax credit may reduce the amount of income tax that a person owes to the IRS by up to $1,000 per child. If the credit...
High-profile California custody battle with Louis Tomlinson
Musician Louis Tomlinson, a California resident, has filed for joint custody of the 5-month-old son he had with Briana Jungworth. He is seeking equally divided physical and legal custody of the infant. The existing agreement has not been satisfactory to Tomlinson, who...
Pros and cons of mediation
California couples who are headed for divorce may have several options available in approaching that divorce. They might opt for mediation, collaboration or litigation, and each of these approaches has its advantages and disadvantages. Mediation is not guaranteed to...
Judge orders DJ to be extradited to France in custody fight
Some California parents may have heard that a federal judge has ordered a DJ to be extradited to France to attend a child custody hearing. Angie Vu, who has been described as "Asia's sexiest DJ," was arrested by U.S. marshals in New York when she allegedly attempted...
Alimony can be ongoing or paid in a lump sum
When a California couple goes through a divorce, the lower-earning spouse may request alimony as part of the court order. Alimony is often awarded to a person who earns no income or a much smaller one than the other spouse. In many cases, spouses who request alimony...