In California, what is commonly referred to as alimony is called spousal support. These terms refer to court-ordered monthly payments from one divorcing spouse to the other for a specific…
Incidents of domestic violence are often a precursor to filing for divorce. However, domestic violence victims are often hesitant to come forward for a variety of reasons. That is why a…
A legal separation is an alternative to divorce and means that a couple's marriage is not completely over. However, a legal separation does mean that certain steps are taken to wrap up a marriage—steps…
California law is a community property state. This means that property acquired during the marriage often belongs to both spouses. Upon divorce, the parties must divide the property in which…
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you may be wondering what you will have to show in court in order to be granted a divorce. The answer is:…
One issue that seems to arise in many custody cases is whether a parent can prohibit his or her ex’s new girlfriend or boyfriend from being around the children. The short answer is no,…
Every divorce is different. However, one problem common to many divorces is the issue of which spouse will own the marital home once the divorce is final. In many divorces, the…
When you're parenting children through the school years, your life revolves around their schedule. Because of this, many couples find it hard to make time for each other. So when…
If you are going through divorce for the first time, it feels unfamiliar and scary. You may have no idea how divorce works, especially in a case when the divorce is contested.…
Divorce is really hard, especially when you have children. Nobody wants to feel like they are losing their children so it is important that you learn to work with your…