Vista Family Law Blog
3 ways to keep separate property separate during divorce
Divorce causes married couples, who used to want to merge their assets, to fight tooth and nail to split everything they have. California’s community property law prescribes an equal distribution for anything acquired or bought during the marital period. On the other...
When do courts allow post-judgment modification of support?
Even if years have passed since the court has issued a child support order, parties can request to amend its terms, typically involving the amount. However, not every situation calls for modifying the existing order. Family courts allow changes in support terms only...
What are the types of parenting time setups in California?
When divorcing, you might need to create a parenting plan if you have a child. This plan is the agreed-upon arrangement that allows you and your former spouse to care for your child. Sometimes, divorcing couples can see eye to eye on how to raise the child. If not,...
Five ways to protect post-divorce financial stability
Divorce can be scary from both an emotional and a financial standpoint. You might lose your sense of normalcy and feel like your life is riddled with uncertainty, leaving you fearful of how you’re going to get by in the months and years ahead. Although you might’ve...
Who keeps the family home in a California divorce?
A family home shelters a couple’s journey through the years. As a silent refuge witnessing how the relationship began and thrived, it makes sense how it remains a pivotal element during divorce. In assessing who gets to keep it, soon-to-be ex-couples must determine if...
3 mediation styles and how they can help settle your divorce
Not all divorces must be a battlefield. Yours can be peaceful and productive if you and your ex choose it to be. Unlike going before a judge in a court trial for disagreements on multiple issues, mediation is an alternative dispute resolution option that allows you...
Dividing credit card debt in a California divorce
Divorce in itself is already a demanding process with several aspects to resolve. The last thing you would want to worry about is credit card debt you did not amass in the first place. This is one of the concerns of divorcing spouses who have joint credit card...
How to calculate and end child support payment in California
Behind every child’s growth and development are parents who show unwavering support. In the wake of a divorce, it is crucial for that parental support to remain unshaken, if not only stronger. Under California law, divorcing parents must maintain financial...
Teens in turmoil: Helping your child handle divorce depression
Divorce causes a series of major upheavals. It sets in motion changes that question everything you’ve ever known about love, commitment and family. But while you and your ex-spouse deal with the process and your respective struggles, you must also understand how your...
Child support: dealing with an uncooperative ex
Even if spouses decide to go on separate ways, they are still jointly responsible for providing for their child’s needs. While many parents are more than willing to spend for their children’s growth and development, some parents make it unnecessarily difficult to...