Topics in Family Law
What Is a Hardship Deduction in California Child Support?
A hardship deduction can reduce the income used in California’s child support formula, but it is available only for narrow categories of extreme financial hardship.[…]
How Is Business Goodwill Valued in a California Divorce?
When a business or professional practice has a community component, its value may include goodwill. Goodwill represents the expectation that existing advantages—such as reputation, location,[…]
Can California Order Support for an Incapacitated Adult Child?
A parent’s support obligation can extend beyond the usual age limit when an adult child is unable to earn a living and lacks sufficient financial[…]
When Does Child Support End in California?
California child support commonly ends when a child reaches adulthood, but turning 18 does not always terminate the obligation immediately. The child’s education, self-supporting status,[…]
What Date Is Used to Value Property in a California Divorce?
Community assets and debts must be valued before they can be divided. California generally values them as close as reasonably practical to the time of[…]
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