When Child Support Ends, Spousal Support Can Increase
When Child Support Ends. Did you know that the termination of child support can be used as a basis for increasing spousal support? It can, but only if you act right away. Family Code section 4326 provides Read moreTax Reform and Spousal Support
The spousal support people pay is about to become a lot more expensive. Presently a spousal support payor deducts the payments on their W2 and the payee must include them on theirs. Under the proposed tax Read more
Investment Losses During Marriage. Is the Managing Spouse Responsible?
Clients often inquire about investment losses that occur during the marriage. They want to know whether the spouse controlling that investment can be held liable and charged with the loss at the time of Read moreHow is Child Support Calculated in California?
A question that we are frequently asked is, "How is Child Support Calculated in California?" Those who have spent any time in a family law court have seen the judge busily tapping away on his Read moreCo-Parenting After Divorce
5 Things To Keep In Mind When Co-Parenting With Your Ex After Divorce Our focus is always the children. In any case where children are involved, this is the most important and often times the most Read moreCourt OK’s ‘Reasonable’ Spanking, But Experts Still Say No
Court OK's 'Reasonable' Spanking, But Experts Still Say No I don't know of any Los Angeles or Orange County Judge that would allow this to go on in a family law case. If it is going on, we put an Read moreSUPREME COURT’S SURPRISING DATE OF SEPARATION DECISION
The family law legal community is buzzing. The California Supreme Court issued a much anticipated ruling this week regarding date of separation in the case of IRMO Davis. The date of separation can have a Read morePRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS: They can be good for everyone.
The dress, the location, the florist, what else is there to do before the big day? If you are like many recent newlyweds, it’s the Prenuptial Agreement. With today’s couples delaying marriage much longer Read more
