Child support in California, often referred to as child maintenance, ensures both parents contribute to their children’s financial needs, such …
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Child support in California, often referred to as child maintenance, ensures both parents contribute to their children’s financial needs, such …
Continue reading “CHILD SUPPORT IN CALIFORNIA: CHALLENGING THE GUIDELINE”

For many years Family Code Section §3020 instructed the court that “it is the public policy of this state to …
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In California, property acquired during marriage is generally considered community property. Community property is generally divided equally, so that each …
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Oftentimes I hear these exact words when consulting with family law clients. They have been to court and awarded by …
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Clearly the answer to that question depends on your situation. If you’re paying spousal support, the answer is “Not soon …

This is an often confusing area of the law for many litigants. Part of the reason for this confusion is …

In the case, Khera and Sameer, (2012) 206 Cal.App.4th 1464, we learn what evidence does not amount to a showing …

Many family law practitioners when drafting premarital agreements advised against and stayed away from any attempt to limit, modify or …
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When navigating the complexities of divorce, particularly after a long-term marriage, the division of assets and spousal support can lead …

Most everyone is familiar with a prenuptial agreement. However, most everyone is not familiar with the benefits of a prenuptial …
