How Is Child Support Calculated? The family law courts in California follow specific guidelines when determining child support payments. That’s true whether you turn to the courts to help you iron out an initial child support agreement after divorce, you are an unmarried mother seeking child support, or you need a child support modification. Our […]
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What Is a Premarital Agreement and What Makes for a Good One? A prenuptial agreement, or premarital agreement, is a contract you sign before you get married. The purpose of the document is to list existing assets and debts and define the property rights each person has to those assets during the marriage and afterward,
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What Types of Child Custody Exist in California? Navigating child custody cases can be emotionally charged and stressful for all parties involved. Mediation offers a constructive alternative to traditional litigation, allowing parents to engage in open dialogue and collaboratively develop solutions that prioritize the best interests of their children. By embracing mediation, you can foster
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What Factors Affect High-Asset Divorce Cases in California? There are several, some of which can have a significant impact on what the court will allow as part of finalizing a divorce. Among the largest factors are the following. Community Property California is a community property state. That means that any property acquired during the marriage
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What Is Community Property, and Is California a Community Property State? Community property is defined as property, whether financial or tangible (real estate, jewelry, vehicles, etc.), that a couple acquired during their marriage. That can include not only income earned during the marriage but also things purchased with the income earned during the marriage. This
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Are prenuptial agreements legally enforceable in California? California recognized the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA) and has abided by it since 1986. The UPAA says that a written prenuptial agreement that both spouses sign legally goes into effect once the marriage is finalized. One common misconception is that a prenuptial agreement (often referred to casually
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What Types of Spousal Support Are Allowed in California? Spousal support (sometimes referred to as alimony) is sometimes part of a divorce plan and involves one spouse providing financial support to the other. It’s often used when the couple has been married for a long time, when one spouse has left the workforce to stay
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What Are Joint Debts? In a family law case, joint debts are the outstanding financial obligations that you and your spouse are both responsible to pay back. Common examples of joint debts may include car loans, credit card debts, medical bills, and mortgages on your house. In a divorce, these debts may be divided along
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What is a High-Asset Divorce? If one or both spouses have a high income, and their marriage is heading towards a divorce, it will likely be considered a high-net-worth divorce. Any assets acquired during the course of the marriage will be considered community property as per California law. This means that if the divorcing couple
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