Archive for May 2019
How to Recognize a Rigged Business Valuation During Child Support Calculations
If you or a soon-to-be ex-spouse own a business, it may need to be valued for the purposes of child support/spousal support calculations and asset distribution. Most credentialed valuation analysts are subject to both ethical and professional standards, but there are the rare few who will engage in subterfuge, attempting to rig the business valuation…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Lie on an Income and Expense Declaration?
Every couple going through a divorce is required to file an Income and Expense Declaration (Form FL-150). This is a request for spousal support (alimony), child support or attorney’s fees and accuracy in the disclosure is required by law. During divorce emotions and stress levels are usually both at fairly high levels. Sometimes one or…
Read MoreAvoiding a Custody Battle
Most divorcing couples no longer have a healthy relationship with their spouse. When attempting to work through a divorce amidst a shattered relationship, it can feel impossible to resolve divorce related issues outside of a courtroom. If you are in this type of tense situation and you are looking at a divorce, try to focus…
Read MorePreparing for the Typical Child Support Add-Ons
Parents are obligated to provide for their children’s basic support. In addition to basic support and in accordance with the Child Support Standards Act guidelines, parents are also obligated to pay pro rata shares of “Mandatory Add-On Expenses.” Examples of mandatory add-on expenses are daycare costs and required health expenses. On top of the Mandatory…
Read MoreHow Does Adultery Affect Divorce in California?
Technically speaking, adultery shouldn’t play a role in your divorce as the court is not supposed to consider infidelity or any other “fault” when they grant a divorce. Judges can, however, consider any financial impact that the partner’s infidelity may have had on their spouse. In very rare cases, the judge may also consider the…
Read MoreCan a Temporary Child Custody Order be Modified?
If you are in the midst of a divorce or custody case, the court may have already issued a temporary custody order. Temporary custody orders are intended to keep the life of the child stable while the court takes the time to come to a permanent custody decision. Most temporary custody orders aim to prevent…
Read MoreHow to Change Your Name During or After Divorce
Divorce is demanding. A person getting divorced must figure out how to handle a new financial situation. They have to engage in stressful negotiations. They may need to cope with the turmoil of custody battles. In the midst of everything going on during a divorce, it’s not surprising that changing your name falls to the…
Read More3 Methods of Diffusing High Conflict Co-Parenting
Co-parenting is difficult in many cases, but in some cases, it is so difficult that it is described as high conflict. High conflict co-parenting takes its toll on the co-parents, the children, and the families involved. It can take time to discover healthy ways to deal with the situation. Signs that You May Be Experiencing…
Read MoreCommon Prenup Mistakes to Avoid
Navigating prenuptial agreements can be tricky. They lay out the financial plan for your upcoming marriage in legal terms. They also start your marriage off with a lot of open and honest communication about your relationship and your goals for the future. Make the most of your prenup by avoiding some of the most common…
Read MoreHow to Connect With Your Child Long Distance After Divorce
Of the many challenges that families are presented with by divorce, living at a distance is often one of the most difficult to cope with for both parents and children. It is never easy for a child to be separated from their parents; whether the separation is due to a brief business trip or a…
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