California is one of the 14 states with laws that require people who are the subject of domestic violence restraining orders to turn in their guns. A study has shown that the rates of intimate-partner homicides are lower in those states than in the states that do not...
Comprehensive Solutions to Difficult Family Law Issues
Month: October 2017
Protecting a business throughout a divorce
Divorce is rarely simple, but, in California, it can prove far more complex and devastating than spouses may expect. This is particularly true for individuals who face divorce and also own a business.California is a community property state, which means that divorcing...
Spouses and asset protection
California couples usually understand the importance of financial transparency. They will let each other know about major purchases, disclose balances in bank accounts and on credit cards and will have agreements about how their funds should be managed. In some cases,...
Child support a common cause of wage garnishments
California parents who have fallen behind on child support face the possibility of having their wages garnished. According to a study released by ADP Research Institute, one out of every 14 workers is currently having their wages garnished for various reasons, child...
How a divorce for older couples can be costly
Older California couples who are getting a divorce may have more difficulty recovering financially than younger people would. The problem is that they have less time to rebuild their finances before their retirement. Furthermore, they might have fewer employment...
How California enforces child support orders
It's a familiar nightmare story related to divorce. One parent seemingly just walks away from his or her responsibility to the kids. Although the ccourts may issue a temporary order for child support during the divorce proceedings, as well as a permanent injunction...
Placing a value on unusual assets during a divorce
Getting divorced is often a messy process. First, there's filing for divorce and serving your spouse with necessary paperwork. Then, you have to make temporary child support, custody and visitation arrangements. You also need to determine how to divide your assets,...
These 2 tips help settle your case effectively
Your family has been lucky in life, and as a result, you're fortunate to have many assets. One thing that you've found you worry about is the potential for those assets to be taken from you during your divorce. There is a possibility that some of your assets may need...