Year: 2022
The financially independent divorcee
Splitting up a marriage almost inevitably throws off your whole world. Everything gets put on hold - but your finances don't necessarily have to. Here's how to stay financially stable and independent in California after your marriage has come to an end. Money is the...
Child support and care costs
Negotiations over child support could become a contentious matter during divorce proceedings. Both spouses might wish to take care of their children as best as possible, but the parents may suffer from financial limitations based on earnings and net worth. Child care...
Why is life insurance necessary after a divorce?
Life insurance is a detail many divorcing couples have to deal with. A judge decides the terms of child support and alimony when couples can't settle. A California judge can order life insurance to cover any obligations of the paying parent. Life insurance allows the...
California is a community property state. What does that mean?
When you came into your marriage you likely had some property of your own, such as a car, electronics or even a house. And you likely had some debts, such as credit card debt or a car loan. Then, during your marriage, you continued to buy more things, earned an income...
Parenting plans aren’t set in stone
Although you may not be in a relationship with your child's other parent, California law says that you're still responsible for raising your son or daughter. If appropriate, you will be given legal and physical custody rights to your child. However, it's also possible...
Joint custody schedules with examples
If there are children involved, joint custody is one of many processes determined during a divorce. Joint custody is a legal arrangement where parents share both legal and physical custody of their children. Children in California will share time with each parent and...
Requests to stop child support payments
During divorce proceedings, a parent may seek child custody and child support. Child support payments could cover many expenses related to the young one's care, education, and other expenses. While many understand the necessity of requesting child support, few realize...
How to change a child support order
California parents are required to provide financial support for their children after their marriage ends. The amount that a parent must provide is based on a number of factors such as their disposable income and the number of children they have. It's possible that a...
What to do if you disagree with child support in California
Child support can be a difficult issue to deal with in California, especially if you and your ex can't agree on the amount. Here are some options available to help you solve this problem. Try to come up with an agreement on your own Before you involve anyone else in...
What to do if you can’t pay child support in California?
Lawmakers in California enacted child support laws to ensure that children get the financial support they need to grow, thrive, and become who they want to be regardless of when their parents are not living together or can’t see eye to eye. However, a non-custodial...