Archive for October 2014
The Date of Separation in California is Important
In California, couples need to mark the date of their separation. The date is necessary to determine property and spousal support rights and interests. Property acquired after the date of separation is deemed to be separate to each party; property acquired before the date of separation is community property. The difficulty is, many couples do…
Read MoreHow is Bonus Income Treated with Regard to Spousal and Child Support in California?
If you are a spouse in a divorce proceeding, how can you make sure you are paid a fair and equitable share of bonus income? How can the spouse paying support avoid overpaying? The main issue is that bonus income is discretionary and rarely known until it is paid. If a spouse’s income history for…
Read MoreCan Temporary Spousal Support be Awarded if Domestic Violence is Present?
Not all relationships are happy, well balanced unions. There may be issues of domestic violence involving either spouse. The end result is that it leaves not only a criminal record, if the perpetrator is convicted, but may also affect other situations in the future. An example of domestic violence affecting something in the future would…
Read MoreDefining Annulment Legally
Two legal methods dissolve a marriage: divorce and annulment. An annulment differs from a divorce in that when a couple annuls a marriage, the marriage never happened. Grounds for an annulment vary by jurisdiction, but they may include: concealment, fraud, inability (or refusal) to engage in sexual relations or serious misunderstanding. In California, a marriage…
Read MoreDivorce Mediation & Why It Is The Best Option When Children Are Involved
Divorces are usually traumatic for the children and it can become difficult for them to recover from the event and move on. When they do move on, their most future decisions are tainted by the experience of their parents separating and they can feel responsible for the outcome. This is why a divorce should not…
Read MoreHow To Protect Your Kids When You Are A Victim Of Domestic Violence
If you are in an abusive relationship and have children, it is very important to distance yourself and them from your abusive partner. Distancing yourself through divorce may very well be your best option. Even though the thought may have crossed your mind several times, it is likely time to take action. Get the courage…
Read MoreWhy Prenuptial Agreements Are Not Only for the Wealthy
Prenuptial agreements, also known as premarital agreements, are excellent ways to settle property issues in the instance that a marriage falls apart. The mess of deciding who is entitled to what becomes easier, as it’s already been decided before the two partners decided to end their marriage. Both parties can otherwise be fighting for their…
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