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Understanding Spousal Support Law in California
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
Basics of Child Custody and Visitation
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,
Divorce Law in California: What You Need to Know
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
What Happens To Debts In A Divorce?
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
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROS)
What is a QDRO? The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, 29 USC § 1001 et seq. (ERISA), as amended by the Retirement Equity
How A New Partner’s Income Affects Spousal Support Calculations
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
Moveaways: Relocating After Child Custody Orders
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
Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Orders (DV-TROS)
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
Estate Planning Basics
Estate Planning is for everyone (even a busy superhero). Batman has Robin, Sherlock has Watson, and every president has her vice-president. Hopefully each one of
Premarital Agreements Are Part Of Your Estate Plan
What is a Premarital Agreement (PMA)? A premarital agreement (“PMA”) is a written contract signed by fiances before marriage that become effective upon marriage. If
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 & Spousal Support
Background: Temporary and Long-Term Spousal Support As discussed in our prior blog post, a Court may award temporary spousal support during the pendency of divorce
Halloween Estate Planning Tricks – Our Treat!
Estate planning can be scary, we understand. That’s why we’re sharing some tricks of the trade that you don’t need an attorney to help you
Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROS)
What are Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROs)? In a divorce or legal separation case, the spouse who files the petition in court and has the