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How Alimony and Child Support Payments Change During a Move or Loss of a Job
When a judge issues child support or spousal support (or both) orders in Century City and surrounding areas of Los Angeles, the parties involved in the order have a legal obligation to follow it. In fact, not following the order … Continue reading
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How California Divorce Works Across State Lines
When you get divorced in Los Angeles, California, laws regarding property division, the establishment of a child support, child custody order, and all other divorce processes are applied to your case. It is possible to divorce your spouse if he … Continue reading
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Hidden & Overlooked Assets In Divorces
In a recent blog post “Your Spouse’s ‘Hidden’ Assets – A Checklist” mentioned in the South Carolina Family Law Blog, Georgia Family Law Attorney Steve Worrall provided a useful and extensive list of assets that are often overlooked or hidden in divorces and legal separations. In California, all assets acquired during marriage by either party are presumed to be community property. It is important that prior to the division of property or property settlement in a family law case, all valuable assets are identified and located. The list of assets below is not exhaustive, but is a great tool for litigants and attorneys alike. Continue reading
How To Reduce Child Support If You Lose Your Job
California child support is based on a complex formula that takes many factors into account. This formula is called guideline child support. One of the primary child support factors is the income of each parent. A change in either parents’ … Continue reading
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Preparing For Your Initial Consultation With A Family Law Attorney
I provide a free initial consultation for family law matters. This gives me an opportunity to meet with a potential client, learn about their situation and decide how I can most effectively represent them. I then prepare a detailed representation … Continue reading
Five Questions To Ask Before You Hire A Divorce Attorney
Hiring the right family law attorney for your case can make your divorce easier, less expensive and more peaceful. Attorneys and law firms have different structures, philosophies and billing models. When you consult with a divorce attorney, these five questions … Continue reading
Bifurcation & Bifurcated Divorces In An Economic Downturn
In a divorce proceeding, bifurcation is the division of the divorce into two or more parts. In California, bifurcation is governed by California Family Law Code Section 2337. There are two types of bifurcation. In the first, the parties bifurcate … Continue reading
Filing For Legal Separation May Help You Get Divorced Faster
Filing for dissolution of marriage in California requires that one of the parties meets certain residency requirements. Specifically, he or she must have been a resident of the state of California for the last 6 months, and of the particular … Continue reading
Separate, Separated, Separation
Here are three legal terms that you should think about if you are thinking about filing for divorce: Separate – Separate Property One part of a divorce is the division of property. California is a community property state. All property … Continue reading
Even If You Don’t Live In California You Might Still Be Able To Hire A Los Angeles Divorce Attorney
You can file for divorce in California if you have adequate grounds and meet the residency requirements. California is a no-fault divorce state. Legally adequate grounds for divorce, under California Family Code Section 2310 are “incurable insanity” and “irreconcilable differences … Continue reading