When couples in California divorce, the issue of alimony is often a significant consideration. Traditionally, men have assumed responsibility for paying alimony to a former spouse. Despite an increased influx of women into the workforce, spousal support is still...
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The effect of custody arrangements on children after a divorce
There has been much debate over which type of child custody arrangement is the best for children after their parents have gone through a divorce. While many people believe that living with just one parent is the optimum choice, parents in California may be interested...
Key factors in divorce mediation
California couples who are going through a divorce sometimes choose mediation because it can be less costly and quicker than other options. One mediator believes the process works better because a mediator knows how important listening skills are when dealing with a...
Taxes and alimony in California
Estranged California couples whose divorces involve either the payment of or the receipt of alimony need to be aware of how the IRS views the payments. The IRS allows people who are ordered to pay alimony to deduct the payments on their federal income tax returns....
Mediation attorneys can help settle divorce issues
Many couples in California don't understand that there are alternatives to a litigated divorce. At our law firm, we show our clients how they can use mediation or collaborative divorce to settle child custody and property division issues. If your marriage is coming to...
Child custody mediation during divorce proceedings
While some parents are able to communicate and negotiate the matter of child custody during a divorce, others need help. Before California parents throw in the towel and let the court decide everything for them, they could use mediation to work out their differences....
Collecting back child support in California
Custodial parents who are owed child support may be able to get a portion of the noncustodial parent's Social Security benefits. Federal law says that up to 65 percent of each check may be garnished to pay for current support obligations or back support. However, it...
Are California moms more likely to miss support payments?
Statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau and correlated by an independent data journalist indicate that noncustodial mothers from California to New York are less likely to pay any of the child support they owe than noncustodial fathers. According to the analysis,...
Rapper awarded primary physical custody of daughter
California fans of the rapper Ludacris may have heard about the custody battle the entertainer has been involved in with the mother of his daughter. In a reversal of what often occurs in high-profile celebrity child custody cases in which the celebrity has to pay a...
California high-net worth divorce representation
If you and your estranged spouse have accumulated significant assets during your marriage, the complexities involved in your divorce's property division may necessitate the involvement of a team of experts. This is applicable whether you are the spouse with the higher...