Wife does not want to file Joint tax return after filing for divorce. Is she obligated to help pay for some of the taxes?

Barring an enforceable agreement to the contrary, all earnings prior to date of separation are community as is the tax liability on them. If your...

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How do I file for divorce in California?

If your spouse is in agreement about getting the divorce now, and you're both in agreement about all terms, the best way is the most...

Health insurance coverage

Since child support is being paid, each of you is entitled to demand that the other provide a current Income and Expense declaration. In it,...

When our son is sick and cannot attend school, is my ex liable to assist in the payment of childcare?

It's worth it to look closely at the calculation paperwork also to see if the accurate income was used for you. For example, you may be earning $X...

My husband pays a large amount of support to his ex and child. Court ordered his ex to seek a full-time job to become self-

While we don't know enough of the facts to give you an opinion on this, be aware that this motion could backfire. Even though his income has gone...

Is child support based on income and court ordered custody, or income and actual custody?

When a custody order is in place, keeping a paper calendar of the hours that your child is with you (or you're responsible for him if he's in...

Calculating parenting time share amount for computing child support amount

If conflicting evidence is presented, the judge makes the call based on what they believe is the strongest evidence/testimony. You may want to...

Child Support after 18

The court does not have the ability to order a parent to pay child support once a child meets one of several situations -- one being that they are...

Watts credit in California. Will I have to pay him if we are both living on the property that has a SEPARATE cottage?

Depending on your judge, Watts charges can be tough to get. First, as a precaution, the person seeking the charge should file and serve a notice...

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What does a quadro do to get my money now and in the future?

You should have an attorney review the judgment regarding what the court ordered about the division of property and specifically the QDRO. This is...