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How to Calculate Child Support in California
Posted in Child Support on August 22, 2024
When parents live in separate households because they were never married, have officially separated, or are going through a divorce, the question of what your child custody and support situation may look like will likely be at the forefront of your mind. Both parents are expected to provide financial support for their children no matter… read more
Posted in Alimony,High Asset Divorce,Spousal Support on August 22, 2024
When your marriage falls apart you may be looking forward to a brighter future. However, whether you are the higher-earning spouse or the lower-earning spouse, the question of alimony may become a pivotal component of your divorce settlement. More commonly referred to as spousal support in California, alimony may not be guaranteed in every divorce… read more
Is California a Community Property State?
Posted in Community Property,High Asset Divorce,Property Division on August 19, 2024
California follows community property distribution laws when a couple decides to divorce or go their separate ways after registering as a domestic partnership. The way in which your marital or shared property is distributed could become quite contentious, especially since community property laws require assets to be distributed equally upon separation. As the divorce process… read more
What Is the Difference Between Alimony and Child Support?
Posted in Child Support on August 19, 2024
A divorce case in California could involve many financial matters, including asset division, alimony and child support. Understanding your rights and options, as well as how to protect them on a legal level, is important during a divorce. Otherwise, your spouse or their legal representative can take advantage of you during arbitration or a divorce… read more
Who Gets to Stay in the House During a Divorce?
Posted in Divorce,Property Division on June 5, 2024
Divorce involves the division of assets in all situations. It is taking one life built together and dividing it among two people. Who gets to stay in the house during a divorce is dependent on a number of factors based on ownership. Let a Del Mar divorce attorney from Ratzer|Dobis review your case today. California Is a… read more
Jail Time for Unpaid Child Support
Posted in Child Custody,Child Support on April 21, 2024
Often called sentencing a deadbeat parent to jail time, there is a risk that a non-paying parent could find themselves going to jail. This is often the last resort for most courts because, once the parent is in jail, they are not able to work to earn money to meet the child support obligations anyway…. read more
Posted in Divorce on March 20, 2024
It is not uncommon for divorce to take a very long time. Decision-making and separating assets can be a complicated process. If your case is dragging out and you want to speed up the process, you may wish to consider bifurcation, a method that aims to help people to move from being married to single… read more
Will a Criminal Past Affect My Child Custody Case?
Posted in Child Custody,Family Code on March 18, 2024
When a judge makes a decision about child custody, they utilize all information they have about both parents, the child’s needs, and the child’s desires, depending on their age. In some situations, this could include looking at the past of both parents. Ultimately, the court makes a decision about where to place the child based… read more
How Should I File My Taxes While Going Through a Divorce?
Posted in Divorce,Divorce Mediation,High Asset Divorce on February 29, 2024
You may be going through a divorce but still have to file your taxes. In this instance, do not delay getting your taxes done. If you do not file them in accordance with IRS guidelines, you face penalties. At the same time, you can prepare for your divorce proceedings and consider how you will file… read more
How Long Does it Take to Get a Divorce in California if it is Uncontested?
Posted in California,Divorce,Divorce Mediation,Family Code,Spousal Support on January 27, 2024
Beginning the divorce process can either feel like a commitment to an ultramarathon where the finish line is nowhere in sight or a short sprint to the completion of the journey of marriage. An uncontested divorce provides an avenue of avoiding drawn-out, complicated processes in favor of a more straightforward way of dissolving a marriage… read more