March 20, 2023 / Divorce

What Is Gray Divorce?

Many people feel “gray” when they are sad or depressed. However, the term “gray divorce” does not refer to a spouse’s emotional state as they go through the divorce process. Instead, a gray divorce occurs when spouses who are over 50 years old end their marriage. Gray divorce is becoming very common in the United […]

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March 19, 2023 / Divorce

Who Should File for Divorce First?

Generally, it does not matter who files divorce papers first. California is a no-fault divorce state, so the parties do not need to prove “wrongdoing” to end their marriage. Furthermore, the court does not give preference to the spouse who files. However, there could be some advantages to filing for divorce first in California. Therefore, if you […]

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March 8, 2023 / Child Support

At What Age Does Child Support End in California

Parents can expect California child support payments to continue until their child turns 18 years old. Child support payments are based on California child support guidelines. Most standard child support orders terminate payments upon the child’s 18th birthday. That is when the child is considered an adult. However, some situations change the age when child […]

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January 18, 2023 / Divorce

When Is a Marriage Irretrievably Broken, and What Does That Mean?

Divorce laws vary by state. Each state decides what grounds a person must prove to end a marriage. Many states still have grounds that include “fault” causes of action. “Fault” divorces are based on wrongdoing. For example, a spouse must prove the other spouse is guilty of adultery, abandonment, abuse, habitual drunkenness, or other wrongdoing […]

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December 21, 2022 / Spousal Support

Is It Possible To Collect Child Support from a Deceased Parent?

California child support laws require parents to provide financially for their children, even if they do not live with them. The financial support is paid to the custodial parent (the parent whom the child lives with most of the time). The custodial parent depends on the child support payments to pay for the child’s essential […]

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December 21, 2022 / Child Support

Is Child Support Considered Income in California?

It is wise to consider future tax implications when you negotiate a divorce settlement. The terms of your settlement agreement could impact your future tax returns. However, most individuals who divorce now in California do not need to worry about support being taxed as income. Is Child Support Taxable as Income in California? According to […]

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November 16, 2022 / Divorce

What Does It Mean for a Divorce To Be Finalized?

Getting a divorce is complicated. Knowing when your marriage is actually over and what that means for you is equally confusing and supremely important. Fortunately, this blog post has you covered on the topic. Continuing reading to learn about when a divorce is finalized in California, and what exactly that entails. The Divorce Process When a couple […]

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October 19, 2022 / Child Custody

What Happens During an Emergency Child Custody Hearing?

An emergency child custody hearing is a legal proceeding initiated when a child’s safety or well-being is believed to be at risk. This type of hearing can be necessary for a variety of situations, such as when one parent has been abusive or neglectful, has become incapacitated, or has been otherwise unable to care for the child. […]

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