The Importance of Disclosures in Legal Separation Proceedings
These disclosures must be made in the early stages of a dissolution and legal separation proceeding and at the very end.
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Co-Parenting During A Pandemic
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 […]
The Significance of the Date of Separation
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
“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 […]
Project Youth OCBF
Madison Law, APC believes that it is of fundamental importance to give back and be a part of our local youth development. This summer, Madison Law, APC had the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Project SELF (Summer Employment in Law Firms). Project SELF is a program that provides motivated rising high school seniors in the city of Santa Ana with a paid, eight-week summer internship at local law firms […]
Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (AKA “ATROS”)
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 […]