Californians may know that Harold Hamm's divorce agreement was decided by a county judge on Nov. 10. Calling the court's ruling equitable and fair, the Continental Resources CEO said he would not challenge the settlement. The decision means he will keep his almost 68...
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Making a spousal support agreement without going to court
Spouses who are going through a divorce do not necessarily have to go to court to fight over whether one of them deserves spousal support and how much. In California, the spouses have the option to negotiate and sign a support agreement and have a judge review it to...
Understanding the mediation process
Divorcing couples in California may benefit from learning more about the considerations involved in the mediation process. Mediation can either be entered based on parties' mutual agreement or by a court order. Both parties will be issued a notice if the courts are...
When California child support ends
Under California and federal law, both parents have an obligation to financially support their child. When the parents do not live together with the child, that obligation continues. Then, the parents either enter into a child support agreement, which must be approved...
On the best interests of the child
California law holds the best interests of the child or children to be paramount in any decisions involving custody or divorce. Although that may seem to be a subjective standard, there are certain well-tested guidelines and indicators that the court may use to...
What can end mediation in relation to divorce?
Divorcing spouses considering using mediation to arrive at an equitable divorce settlement outside of court may benefit from learning which events can lead to the termination of the mediation process. According to the California's state code, there are several...
Can an existing child support order be modified?
Once a court has entered an order of child support in California, it typically remains in effect until the child reaches 18 years of age and graduates high school or reaches 19 years of age. In the meantime, parents who wish to modify the terms of the support order...
Factors that determine alimony in California
When a couple dissolves a marriage, one spouse may be ordered to pay the other spousal support or alimony. The judge uses specific factors to determine if a spouse is eligible for alimony and the monetary amount that is awarded. One factor is the length of the...
Factors for deciding spousal support in California
California is a community property state, meaning that the division of marital assets in a divorce should be an even split. However, the final divorce decree may achieve this end in a variety of ways depending upon factors such as the type of assets owned, whether...
Uncontested divorce in California
While divorce can be a difficult process, it does not always have to be complex and highly litigated. In fact, a divorce in which both spouses work together to reach an agreement outside of the litigation process is generally simpler and less expensive. Such a divorce...