California parents who are incarcerated for longer than 90 days are not required to continue paying child support, but this is not the case everywhere. In 14 states, parents are not permitted to modify their child support obligations due to incarceration. One man saw...
Month: October 2016
What is taken into consideration in a spousal support order?
When spousal support is at issue in a California divorce court, the judge must consider several different factors that are outlined in the state's family code. Spousal support is not granted in every situation, but judges may order it if they believe that doing so is...
Financial tips for California couples going through divorce
Before going through a divorce, one should take steps to secure their financial future. For starters, they should plan to live on about half their income but with nearly three-fourths of their current expenses. While it is important for a person to understand their...
Options for dividing the family home in divorce
Individuals in California who are divorcing might be concerned about keeping their family home. If they go before a judge for property division, they might not be happy with the outcome. A judge might force the sale of the home and have the couple split the proceeds....
