Divorce proceedings can be extremely complicated and can involve a lot of paperwork. It takes time and money and involves several processes. However, there is a type of divorce that is less complicated and involves more straightforward paperwork – summary dissolution. The official word for a regular divorce is “dissolution” in California and is sometimes …
Restraining orders in California are a tool to protect yourself from the recurrence of acts of abuse by an abuser. Family law is complex and understanding its different areas can be overwhelming. Keep reading to understand more about restraining orders in California. What Is a Restraining Order? Restraining orders are also called protective orders and …
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Spousal support is one of the most complicated legal issues in family law cases. In addition to the stress of separation itself, figuring out which party is going to pay money to or receive money from an ex-spouse can be quite complex. The amount of spousal support is not just calculated based on hard and …
Any parent going through a divorce worries about how custody of their children will be determined. When custody is given to one or both parents, the visitation also needs to be decided. Visitation decides how the parents will spend their time with the child. When there are disagreements regarding custody or visitations, the court needs …
Divorce can be an emotionally taxing and overwhelming experience to undergo. During such a time, the last thing you might want to do is navigate a maze of legal and financial challenges. However, it is important to consider these aspects of a divorce since retaining your financial stability can prove to be beneficial to your …
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It is easy to focus on how to divide assets at divorce, but what happens to debts? The allocation of debts in a divorce can greatly affect the overall division of the community estate. DIVISION OF DEBTS BY THE COURT Pursuant to California Family Code section 2550, at divorce, the court tries to allocate community debt (debt incurred during …
What is a QDRO? The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 USC § 1001 et seq. (ERISA), as amended by the Retirement Equity Act of 1984 (REA), primarily regulates “employee benefit plan” law. ERISA’s “spendthrift” and “anti-alienation” provisions (29 USC §1056(d)) prohibit the division or transfer of interests in an employee participant’s ERISA-governed …
After a divorce, it is common for one or both parties to find a new love interest, whether that be a new boyfriend/girlfriend, a new live-in romantic partner, or a new spouse. Read more to find out how a new partner (or even a roommate) can affect both the payor and payee support obligations. Spousal …
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How will you and your ex share custody of your children if one of you relocates to a new city or state? The answer depends on how much custody the relocating parent has, among other factors. Parents who have sole physical custody of their children generally have the easiest time relocating. If you have sole …
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What is a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order? A DV-TRO is a court order designed to protect you from abuse or threats of abuse from someone with whom you have a close relationship. For example, a DV-TRO can protect you from your spouse or registered domestic partner, your ex-spouse or ex-domestic partner, your current or …
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