The Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make in a Child Custody Case
Child custody cases can quickly become difficult for both parents. Though you may no longer wish to continue relations with your former spouse, you still need to continue interactions with them in order to create the best possible scenario for your children. Not only that, you want to avoid making
How to Appeal a Divorce Decree
Many assume that once your divorce has been finalized and your divorce decree has been filed that they have no recourse to change the terms of their divorce. A final decree, referred to as "Final Judgment and the Dissolution of Marriage" in California, is often the last word in regard
Orange County Child Support: What You Need to Know About Retroactive Child Support and Child Support Arrears
Going through a divorce can leave your life feeling like everything is up in the air, and you are continually waiting on some judgment to put things in order. This is especially relevant for parents who are also dealing with a child custody case during this time. Often these parents
Can I Relocate My Kids Out of State During Divorce Proceedings?
If there's one thing that parents can agree on, it's that their children's' safety and wellbeing is always top priority. It's one reason why the divorce process can be so stressful-- none of was want to cause our children stress or harm. Some of us may even be responsible for
Divorce and COVID-19
COVID-19 has created an unprecedented new reality for everyone in the country. As you curtail your activities and make personal and professional adjustments, this new reality is hard to avoid. Over the coming weeks, the pandemic will control or influence everything you do. There are no exceptions for divorce, custody,
Will I Keep My House, Car, and Personal Property After Divorce?
In most cases, you keep personal property, such as your clothing, after a divorce. Everything else is subject to equal division since California is a community property state. Division of property and debts is a complicated issue, especially when one spouse or domestic partner brought his or her own property
Is My Spouse Entitled to Half of My Orange County Business?
The American Psychological Association reports that 40 to 50 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Pursuing a divorce is never easy due to the emotions involved and the complex process of dividing assets. If you own an Orange County business, determining if your spouse is entitled
Orange County: After a Divorce, Who Can Claim the Child as Dependent on Their Taxes?
After a divorce in Orange County, the law only allows one parent to claim their child as a tax dependent. Often by default, the IRS gives this right to the custodial parent. Still, there are ways to change this default rule and provide these child-related tax benefits to the other
Advice for Teens Going Through Divorce in Orange County
Each year, parents across the country ask themselves a very important question: how are we going to tell the kids we're getting divorced? Whether your kids are toddlers or teenagers, breaking the news that you and your partner are separating is never easy. It's natural to be nervous about telling
Complications of a High Net Worth Divorce in Orange County
California's Family code attempts to make the dissolution of a marriage or domestic partnership a simple legal process. Unfortunately, there are usually no easy solutions for high net worth couples. All divorcing couples in Orange County must go through the Superior Court Family Law Division. When a couple agrees on the basic