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While the most current data available from the U.S. Census taken in 2011 indicates that more mothers failed to pay child support than fathers, it still appears that women with physical custody of a child or children face more financial problems than men. In California...
Artists in California who are divorcing might be aware that since it is a community property state, all assets are considered to be owned by both spouses. However, they may not realize that their artwork is also a marital asset. This applies whether the art in...
People who pay child support as well as those who receive it might wonder how bankruptcy may affect payments, especially when the person filing owes back child support. Although people who are ordered to pay child support may erroneously believe that their obligation...
In California, divorced parents can create a parenting plan as part of custody arrangement. A parenting plan is a written agreement that is used to establish a schedule for visitation and a decision-making plan. The ultimate goal of these plans is to create a custody...
The division of property and debt is one of the biggest matters that has to be resolved in a divorce. Spouses may decide how they want to divide their assets amongst themselves, but they might not know where to start. The first thing that divorcing spouses need to do...
Many California children of divorced or unmarried parents eventually reach an age where they begin expressing their desires to live with their non-custodial parents. Parents may have questions about their children's rights to address the court during divorce...
The California Courts Judicial Branch has outlined the necessary steps to successfully change a spousal or partner support order. There are several reasons that an individual might seek to modify their order. For example, if the support is no longer necessary or if...
A new form of child visitation may potentially change the way a parent is able to relate to their child in California. Virtual visitation is a new method of child visitation that may allow a parent to be a part of a child's life through the use of technology like...
California is not alone in being a state that is filled with animal lovers. The Humane Society indicates that the number of cats and dogs in U.S. households is approaching 179 million. In many cases, couples without children allow a pet to fill a unique role of...
Child support is the amount of money, determined by the court, that one or both parents must pay as part of their duty to provide for their child. There are many factors involved in making a child support decision during divorce proceedings, including income, time...
