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California parents who are divorcing will need to think about custody and support for their children among other things. The complexity of the process of arranging this will depend on whether or not the parents are able to successfully negotiate without going to...
California residents might be interested in what could be a record divorce settlement. An oil tycoon worth an estimated $20.2 billion is divorcing his wife after a 26-year marriage. The tycoon made most of his money as founder and chairman of the oil company...
California is a community property state, meaning that essentially all property acquired during marriage will be divided equally between two spouses after they divorce. The community property rules of division will apply in cases where the parties do not have any...
Terrence Howard, known to movie audiences from roles in such films as "Iron Man," "The Butler," and "Hustle and Flow," has informed the court system of California that he's unable to meet a requirement to pay $325,000 in spousal support to his ex-wife as part of the...
Social media is now being used to go after parents in California and around the country who are not paying their child support. The pictures and messages posted by these parents can be clues as to whether they really cannot afford to pay their mandated support or if...
Couples in California that are divorced or planning on separating legally may face difficulties regarding the loans attached to property that is owned jointly. For example, in the situation in which one spouse wishes to purchase a house, the other party might...
Divorce can be difficult at any age. Regardless of the circumstances that may have lead to a marriage's demise, dealing with the emotional and financial implications of divorce may prove to be challenging. This is especially the case for individuals who are nearing or...
While they say opposites attract, more often, romantic relationships develop when two individuals meet and discover they have similar backgrounds and interests. Individuals may connect over a shared love of travel or a discovery that they have a friend or interest in...
If you and your former spouse or partner can agree on a child custody arrangement for your child, then courts in California will presume that the agreed-upon plan is in the best interest of the child. You and the other parent may have to work with a mediator to come...
In many marriages, one spouse out-earns the other by a marginal to considerable amount. This is especially true in marriages where one spouse is unemployed, pursuing an educational degree or staying home to raise children. If a couple divorces, the economically...
