What is Palimony?
California does not recognize common law marriage. This means that the state will not consider you to be married no matter how long you and your partner live together. In order to enjoy the benefits that are extended to married couples, you have to be legally married. There is one major exception to this rule. Since 1976, California has recognized the right of some unmarried partners to receive financial support…
Read MoreHow Are Health Insurance Costs Factored Into Child Support?
When parents get divorced in California, it is often the children who suffer the consequences. In order to make the transition into their new life easier, California courts will refuse to sign off on a divorce until certain matters are taken care of. Child custody and child support are two of the most important issues in a divorce. Custody refers to where children spend their time. Support, on the other…
Read MoreWhat is a Subpoena and How Is It Used in a Divorce?
Legal matters involving family members can be incredibly stressful. The mere fact that a court has to intervene in a family matter to solve a problem is enough to make tensions run high. Some family members may be hesitant to testify, offer information, or give up evidence that is relevant to a dispute. Fortunately, there is a way to require a person to do these things: the subpoena. What is…
Read MoreWhy Do I Have to Pay Child Support If Share 50/50 Custody?
When you get divorced in California you have to make a lot of decisions about your future. If you have children, you’ll be required to make important decisions that will directly affect their lives, as well. Child custody and child support are two primary areas that must be settled before a divorce can be finalized. Custody Decisions in California Divorces California prefers that parents agree to share joint legal and…
Read MoreChild Timeshare and Support Requirements in California
There are many factors that go into determining how much child support a parent will be required to pay after a divorce. Child support can be essential to the health and well-being of a child, so it is important to ensure that an amount is calculated using the most accurate possible information. Factors that are often crucial to a child support calculation include income, assets, geographic location, and timeshare. Timeshare,…
Read MoreWhat is Imputed Income in Child Support Orders?
When parents are married, ensuring that their children are taken care of financially is fairly simple. When parents get divorced, however, things can become more complicated. In California, both parents bear an equal responsibility for taking care of any children they share. Child support often plays an important role in a child’s life after divorce. Child support is calculated, in part, on the income earned by both parents. Unfortunately, some…
Read MoreCan I Sue My Spouse for Defamation During a Divorce?
The process of divorce – which is essentially splitting one family unit into two distinct family units – is tough. Tensions run high. As a result, hurtful and hateful things can be said during a divorce. As divorce attorneys, we are frequently asked if the things said during a divorce can have legal consequences. In other words, can you sue for defamation for things said during a divorce? If you…
Read MoreUnderstanding Divorce and Arbitration
If you live in Los Angeles and are thinking about getting a divorce, you may not know that there are a few different ways to navigate the divorce process. While you will always have the right and option of using the California family law court system, there are alternative options that can (a) provide more control and (b) be less expensive. Arbitration can be a great choice if you want…
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