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Family courts in California understand that circumstances change in life and sometimes the change is significant. The courts offer a process for requesting a modification of existing court orders for child support and alimony. Often, when one ex-spouse earns a substantial pay raise, they seek…

Divorce is an emotionally distressing and legally challenging time for any divorcing couple. For divorcing spouses with children, no issue in a divorce settlement agreement is as fraught with emotion as child custody. In the best-case scenario, parents agree with the understanding promoted by the…

In California, the family courts make all decisions based on a child’s best interests. Deciding custody matters is one of the most important factors in determining a positive outcome for the children of divorced parents. Since ultimately the court wishes to make a decision in…

California family courts seek to make all decisions in the best interests of the child, especially matters of child custody and visitation. The court in California promotes a continued meaningful relationship with both parents as their goal, with shared parenting time as the ideal, if…

Divorce and domestic partnership dissolution get more complicated when minor children are involved. You may have figured out how you’re going to handle custody between parents, but calculating child support is another issue that you and your co-parent must resolve. In California, child support is…

When spouses seek a divorce in California, the courts make an effort to bridge any gaps in income between them in order to prevent undue financial burdens from falling on one of the spouses. The foundation of this law addresses marriage as a contract between…