Vista Family Law Blog
What you should know about child support in California
Child support in California is ordered under very specific state rules. Both parents are expected to be responsible for their child’s financial support. However, the way child support is established depends on the parent’s income after their other responsibilities are...
How to effectively co-parent
After California parents have split up, they will want to co-parent their kids to the best of their ability. There are certain indications that can show that your co-parenting is effective. You work together civilly Co-parenting together civilly is a huge sign that...
What is divorce mediation and how does it work?
When California couples decide to divorce, they have a few options. Mediation is one, but if you’re considering this route, it’s important to know what it entails. What is divorce mediation? Divorce mediation is a process that sees you and your spouse meeting with a...
Grandparents’ visitation rights
If you're a grandparent and California resident and want more information about visitation when it comes to your grandchildren, there are resources to help you understand your rights if your grandchild's parents divorce. Here is some important information you should...
Dividing property during divorce
During a divorce, residents of California will need to divide their property. Understanding how the division of property works in the state is important to ensure that it is split correctly during the divorce settlement. Types of property During divorce negotiations,...
How is a pension divided in a California divorce?
California is a community state, meaning everything you acquired or saved while married belongs to you and your spouse, including your pensions and other retirement benefits. If your divorce is imminent, you should have an idea of how the court will split your assets...
If you get remarried, does that affect child support payments?
It’s very common for California residents to divorce and then marry someone new. If you have children from your previous marriage, you might wonder how your new union can impact that. You should know how it can affect child support whether you make those payments or...
Using the “better parent” standard may help you win child custody
Sharing a child with someone you're no longer in a relationship with isn't easy. Shared parenting can be especially challenging when two people have very different ideas about child-rearing. If you're looking to establish sole custody in the state of California,...
Gray divorces can affect the entire family
Longtime married couples in California often expect their marriages to last. However, gray divorces do occur at high rates. Divorce can leave the entire family reeling, including the couple's children who are well into adulthood. Family relationships can be impacted...
Calculating spousal support in California
Divorcing spouses in California usually try to resolve their differences at the negotiating table, but thorny issues like property division and spousal support are sometimes left up to family law judges to decide. Alimony is ordered in California to prevent spouses...