Are you new to California, but are considering divorce? In California, you can separate your finances, divide joint marital property, and decide custody and child support issues through a legal separation without getting divorced.
Domestic violence is not always physical violence. California law can protect you if you feel vulnerable because of the actions of your spouse, partner, or co-habitant, even when there is no physical violence involved.
These unprecedented times can cause divorced or separated parents who share custodial time feel overwhelmed and concerned about the health and safety of their child. As part of these concerns, the primary custodial parent — also known as the “gatekeeper†— may be reluctant to follow the current visitation schedule. Despite these concerns, it is important to remember not to take matters into your own hands. Comply with Your Current […]
In proceedings for legal separation or dissolution of marriage, the date on which a married couple deems to be separated is of great significance. California uses the date of separation as the essential date for determining characterization of the parties’ assets and debts, and for determining spousal support rights. This includes the principle that assets acquired, and debts incurred, by a spouse after the date of separation are generally considered […]
“Spousal support,” also known as “alimony,” is a term used for payments from one spouse to another after a dissolution has been filed. Spousal support can be broken down into two types: temporary and permanent. Before you move forward with your divorce, it is a good idea to understand how spousal support is determined, how long the support may last, and how it may affect your taxes. Factors Considered to […]
California is a community property state and there is a presumption that all property (real or personal) that is acquired during a marriage is community property. That is why it is inherently important to understand what a party is restricted from doing upon the filing of a dissolution, legal separation, or nullity of marriage in order to ensure that the parties are in full compliance with the law. Failure to […]
