Child support may seem pretty straight forward at first glance. The Court orders you to pay child support. You then pay the ordered amount to the other parent. You then believe the child support obligation for the month is over. However, child support is not…
Although child support and custody go hand-in-hand, they are two separate issues to be handled by the court. For example, if you file a motion and you are only requesting child support, the court will only make child support orders and not make any custody…
Divorce will affect you in many ways, including your financial circumstances. If you don’t get serious about protecting this part of your life, it will come back to haunt you after your divorce is in the past. From the start, you must have a clear…
If you are married in California, you do not have to file for bankruptcy jointly with your spouse; there may be situations where it is better for you to file on your own. The best thing to do depends on your debts and your own…
Prenuptial agreements are generally enforceable in California. While you may be hesitant to sign one, it is often in your best interest to do so. Let’s take a closer look at some of the potential benefits of having one. You aren’t conceding that the marriage…
It is the day of your hearing. You walk down the hallway towards your assigned department and spot your attorney. She greets you with a “Good morning. It’s game day. Here we go!” You enter the courtroom with your attorney. She litigates your case, recites…
If you know me, you know that my dog Mochi is like my child. Yes, I am one of those people. My family celebrates his birthday, my co-workers ask how he is doing, and my dad even gets him a Christmas gift every year. As…
If after receiving a child support or spousal support order, you have been left unsatisfied because you believe you are entitled to more, or you are the payor and now are unable to make ends meet after paying support, your income has changed, or you…
With the courts current closure and the California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Stay at Home Order, issued on March 19, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many parties are left thinking that their case is on hold until further notice. However, this is not necessarily true. …
For decades, families around the world have expanded their families via Surrogacy. More recently, celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Ricky Martin and Gabrielle Union have welcomed their bundle of joy born via a surrogate. For many families, having the opportunity to conceive via a surrogate…
