I’m Paying Child Support. Can My Child Support be Reduced if I Have More Kids in the Future?
The short answer to this question is no. In the State of California, if a parent who pays child support has other children with another person, they cannot ask the court to reduce previously ordered child support to support his new children. For example, after David and Linda divorce, David is ordered to pay child
Read MoreDividing A Car Accident Settlement in Divorce
California is a community property state. Accordingly, many forms of property are divided 50/50 in divorce. For instance, a car purchased during the marriage may be considered community property and subject to 50/50 community property division in divorce. However, some forms of property such as car accident settlements are less clear-cut. Proceeds from an auto
Read MoreWhich Spouse Pays for Alimony?
During a separation or divorce, the family law courts in California may order one spouse or domestic partner to pay the other a specific amount of support money each month. It is called spousal support for married couples and partner support in domestic partnerships, but most commonly known as alimony. In general, the spouse or
Read MoreUnusual Child Custody Settlements
Most people going through a divorce hope for a fair child custody settlement. But some cases get unusual custody requests. Take for example the case of Michael’s unusual custody request: According to the ABA website, Michael’s ex-wife requested custody of their son and daughter for four Jewish holidays and half their Christmas vacation. The only
Read MoreThe Holiday Season and Increased Divorce Rates in California
During the holiday season many people reflect on the previous year and their relationships with family and friends. It is a time to reflect on the future as well. Holidays are also an emotionally charged time and stressful for many couples. Accordingly, the holidays can bring up or even escalate problems in a marriage. In
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