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In California, a myth has been circulating that after your 10th wedding anniversary, the law mandates that you provide or receive alimony for life. If you are currently going through a divorce, you might either be counting on that check or losing sleep over it....
When one spouse decides to file for divorce in California, they then have to serve the divorce petition to their spouse. The next step is for that individual to respond to the petition, whether they agree to the terms or disagree. Only after that response can the...
Spousal support, also known as alimony or spousal maintenance, can be an important part of a divorce. Spousal support payments can allow dependent spouses to live separately during and after a divorce. Especially if one spouse gave up their career to raise the...
With every mortgage payment, homeowners accrue equity. Over many years, property improvements and mortgage payments can combine to create a significant amount of home equity. When spouses who own a home together decide to divorce, they must address their home equity...
Child custody and visitation decisions can shape a child’s daily life and long-term well-being. Parents often enter this process with strong emotions and many questions about what the court will consider. Understanding how custody and visitation work allows you to...
Parents have to do what’s best for their children, and that doesn’t stop just because they decide to split up. When parents separate, children experience a major upheaval in their life, which can have a negative impact on their sense of security. Even if the conflict...
In California, separated parents can ask the court for an update of their custody order if either of them is going through a notable change of circumstances that may affect their child’s best interests. If you are considering a change of custody for your child, you...
If you look only at divorce rates and statistics, it can be easy to assume that everyone has the same general divorce odds. It may seem like something that simply happens to some couples, and that everyone shares a similar level of risk. But that is not how it...
