Topics in Family Law
When Can Child Support Be Modified in California?
A California child support order is not necessarily fixed permanently at the amount originally ordered. Child support can be modified as financial and parenting circumstances[…]
Why Does the Date of Separation Matter in a California Divorce?
The date of separation can have major financial consequences in a California divorce because it helps determine when the marital economic community ended. Property acquired[…]
What Are Child Support Add-Ons in California?
A California child support order may involve more than the monthly guideline support amount. California family law also provides for additional child support expenses, commonly[…]
What Does Joint Legal Custody Mean in California?
Parents often hear the term “joint custody” without realizing that California child custody has two distinct components: physical custody and legal custody. Joint legal custody[…]
What Is the Difference Between Divorce and Legal Separation in California?
Divorce and legal separation can address many of the same financial and family issues, but they produce fundamentally different results concerning marital status. A California[…]
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