THE CALIFORNIA APPROACH TO ALIMONY AWARDS IN DIVORCE
May 26, 2015
A general overview of Spousal Support in Family Law Judicial Discretion Unless the parties agree to alimony terms, the judge in divorce has broad discretion in California to decide the matter. A majo...
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CALIFORNIA COURT DECISION ON PENSIONS IMPORTANT FOR DIVORCING COUPLES
Jul 06, 2014
Division of Pensions during divorce is impacted by California Supreme Court ruling. Division of pension as marital property during a divorce The division of marital property is often a complicated iss...
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Divorce and its effect on the family business
Dec 05, 2013
Divorce and its effect on the family business Start-up of Family Business Starting a company is often a ground up enterprise. Many couples start companies together playing off each other's strengths. ...
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Focus on long-term financial plan when getting California divorce
Dec 05, 2013
Brief review of division of assets and long terms goals. Initial reaction to divorce. A plethora of emotions may plague a person who is getting divorced. He or she may feel defeated, angry and fearful...
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Divorce and the Military
Dec 05, 2013
California divorce process as it relates to Military Service Members and their spouses. Overview Military divorce is a special area of the law because there are laws that apply only to divorces where ...
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Spousal Support in California
Nov 28, 2013
In California, married persons have a right and an obligation to support each other during their marriage. Depending upon numerous factors taken into consideration by a court in a dissolution case, th...
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Domestic Violence and Child Custody in California
Nov 28, 2013
Even though California is a no-fault state for dissolution of marriage, evidence of domestic violence in a marriage can play a major role in decisions regarding the children of the parties. Domestic V...
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Parental Rights (Paternity)
Dec 01, 2011
Paternity is presumed for children born within a marriage, but must be established in a court of law for children of unmarried parents. Establishing parental rights creates a legal relationship between...
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Communicating With Your Children
Dec 01, 2011
During any divorce process that involves children, open and honest communication by both parents can help alleviate any fears or frustrations a child may be having. While divorce is never easy for eith...
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Child Custody and Visitation
Dec 01, 2011
Issues relating to child custody and visitation are among the most contentious and emotionally charged concerns in divorce and paternity cases. Child custody arrangements also have financial consequen...
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