A party who is obligated to pay child support or spousal support under a court order is required to continue to pay until the court changes or terminates that obligation. If a party is not paying support, the court can use its contempt powers to punish the party who...
Month: January 2014
Jon Gosselin may sue ex for custody of children
Couples getting divorced face many difficult decisions, especially if they have children. Child custody disputes can be complicated for many reasons, even after the divorce has been finalized. An example of how child custody disputes can continue long after the...
3 Tips for Child Custody Recommending Counseling Appointments
1. Have a Plan: It is very important that you have an idea of the child sharing plan that you would like to propose as being in the best interests of your child. Oftentimes, expressing that you want "50/50" time with your child is inadequate and not advisable. Have a...
Trouble moving on after divorce? Facebook may be the problem
We live in the age of social media, which means we are often privy to a lot more information about other people than we would have been in the past. This is usually considered a good thing, but there are some definite down sides as well. If you’re going through...
I used my own separate funds (i.e. money I earned and/or acquired prior to marriage) to purchase our home; can I get my money back in a divorce proceeding?
When a Community Property asset was initially purchased with the Separate Property of one spouse, the contributing spouse is deemed to have made a contribution to the acquisition of a Community Property asset. The contributing spouse may be entitled to a Reimbursement...
Spousal Support FAQs
Q: Why is spousal support important? Spousal support is often the largest financial obligation you will incur as part of a divorce. If you are not proactive, spousal support can last decades and cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you end up paying $1,500...
Postnuptial agreements can protect stay-at-home parents in divorce
While the role of stay-at-home parent is not as common as it once was, there are plenty of couples who choose to raise their children this way. There are many reasons why it might make sense for one parent to stay home with the children and forego a career. These...