The decision to end a marriage by filing for divorce is a painful one for most people, but it can also be frightening for individuals who experience domestic violence. Instances of domestic violence are distressingly common; according to some estimates,…

Going through a divorce is not as easy as many people think – especially if the parting couple has children. The impact of divorce can extend to the kids in various ways. Still, what is clear to the attorneys at…

Divorcing parents in California are required to comply with their child support obligations as indicated by the state’s child support guidelines. Typically, how much a parent pays will depend on the parent’s earnings, as well as what the child needs to…

Divorce can take a severe emotional and financial toll on the parties involved, even when things go relatively smoothly. It can also quickly become a lengthy and exhausting process when the spouses cannot agree on major issues. While every divorce…

No parent is perfect, but one need not be perfect to maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing home in which to raise a child. It is the policy of the state of California that children should have frequent and continuing…

It is a clear and well-settled matter in California law that, absent an agreement to the contrary, spousal support payments (also known as alimony) end upon the remarriage of the supported spouse. The termination of alimony payments in these cases…

Every family’s financial situation is different. Some families are supported by one working parent, while in others, both parents work. One of the primary considerations for divorcing parents when children are in the picture is how child custody will be…