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Can You Request Updated Income Information Without Filing for Child Support Modification in California?

A parent may suspect that the other parent’s financial circumstances have changed but may not yet know whether filing a California child support modification is[…]

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Can California Child Support Be Divided Differently When Children Have Different Parenting Schedules?

California child support calculations often involve families in which all children follow the same parenting schedule. In those cases, the parents’ respective periods of responsibility[…]

Can a Prenuptial Agreement Waive Spousal Support in California?

A California prenuptial agreement can address important financial issues before marriage, including property rights and, in some circumstances, future spousal support. However, a provision stating[…]

What Is a Vocational Evaluation in a California Spousal Support Case?

Spousal support disputes often involve more than determining what each spouse earns today. A major question can be whether a spouse who is unemployed or[…]

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Can Grandparents Get Visitation Rights in California?

Grandparents can play an important role in a child’s life, but California law does not give grandparents an automatic right to visitation. Parents generally have[…]

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