Topics in Family Law

What Happens When a Spouse Does Not Respond to California Divorce Papers?

Being served with California divorce papers starts important procedural deadlines for the responding spouse. A respondent who wants to participate formally in the divorce generally[…]

What Happens to Temporary Spousal Support When Circumstances Change in California?

Temporary spousal support addresses financial circumstances while a California divorce or legal separation remains pending. Because a case can continue for a substantial period, the[…]

What Happens to Property Left Out of a California Divorce Judgment?

A California divorce judgment should address the parties’ community assets and debts, but an item can sometimes remain unresolved. A retirement benefit may not have[…]

Can California Child Support Be Based on Earning Capacity Instead of Actual Income?

California child support generally depends heavily on parental income, but the amount a parent currently earns is not always the end of the analysis. Under[…]

What Are Special Interrogatories in a California Divorce?

Discovery allows spouses in a California divorce to obtain information needed to resolve disputed financial, property, support, and other issues. One discovery method is the[…]

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