13
Mar
The only way to get a divorce is through a trial or a settlement. Obtaining a divorce can be a relatively straightforward process for a couple if it is amicable. Uncontested divorce is easier to complete than contested divorces. A divorce case is often very complicated if spouses do not know what to do. When […]
12
Feb
Child Support Services Department. You can seek child support without private counsel. You can apply here with the California Child Support Services Department. https://childsupport.ca.gov/apply-for-child-support Legal Interest. Unpaid child support automatically accrues 10% legal interest rate. An obligor is the person that has to pay child support. An obligee is the parent that receives child support. […]
27
Jan
New California custody laws require the court to make a finding on the record that unmonitored visits are in the children’s best interest. In the past, when a parent alleges domestic violence or drug/alcohol abuse, the court had to consider whether visitations should be monitored and explain on the record why the visits ordered are […]
08
Jan
Effective September 1, 2024, Family Law Code §4061(a) is amended to require that parents share child support add-ons based on their relative net incomes after payment of support and taxes. Currently, parents are generally ordered to share 50/50 all add-ons for child support, such as uninsured medical expenses and childcare costs. The court has the […]
28
Sep
How to Protect Yourself in a Divorce
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Going through a divorce for a first time can be intimidating or scary to some. Here are a few general steps you could consider before embarking on this path: Consult with a divorce attorney: Seek legal advice from an experienced family lawyer who can guide you through the process and protect your rights. […]
14
Sep
Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process. California is a community property state, which means that there is a creation of a community entity during the marriage. Each spouse is entitled to 50% of the community. In addition to property rights, each spouse may receive child support and spousal support from the other spouse. […]
08
Sep
How to Modify Spousal Support in California
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In California, spousal support, also known as alimony, can be modified under certain circumstances. To modify spousal support, you typically need to demonstrate a significant change in circumstances since the original spousal support order was issued. Here are the general steps to modify spousal support in California: Gather relevant information: Collect all necessary documentation […]
17
Aug
California guideline child support is calculated through the use of the Dissomaster software. In Los Angeles and Orange Counties, the court uses the Santa Clara as county. The factors that are important to this calculation includes the parents’ timeshare with the child, each parent’s gross monthly earning, each parent’s tax filing status, healthcare insurance premium […]
26
Apr
All You Need to Know About Child Support
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California requires child support amount to be set as guideline. Family Code § 4052. In layman’s terms, “guideline” means utilizing the Dissomaster software to input each parent’s income, the timeshare percentage for each child and any tax deduction or other applicable factors. In all child support orders or judgments that has a child support order, […]
07
Apr
California Family Court and Custody Disputes
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For anyone who has ever been in a highly contested custody dispute, often time there are many different perspectives that the court has to balance, including those of the minor children. Where there are disputed issues regarding parental cooperation, mental health, addiction, neglect, abuse, or the safety and welfare of the children, the court generally […]