Los Angeles Divorce Law Blog
Will I have to pay my spouse’s student loans?
If you took out student loans to pay for an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree and now face a divorce, you may assume that any remaining student loan debt you owe will be yours and yours alone to repay. While it is true that debts taken out in one person's...
Hiding assets during divorce has serious consequences
If you are contemplating ending your marriage, you may have some concern about your financial future. Fortunately, California law likely entitles you to a roughly equal share of everything you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse own. If you do not know assets exist, you...
What happens when you can’t pay child support?
The court recognizes that lives and circumstances change, but it must enter a child support order based on the details at the time of the hearing. If you find yourself unable to pay your child support, you do have options. The California Courts does note that you...
What do you know about creating a viable parenting plan?
While ironing out the specifics of your divorce, you and your former spouse must decide how you want to raise your shared children together. Do you know how to create a solid parenting plan? To help, see what Our Family Wizard suggests for spending time with your...
Deciding if divorce is the right move
Divorce is often a hard decision and if you are unsure whether this is the right move for you, examining the unique details of your circumstances is crucial. Whether you have kids you worry about, financial concerns or other worries (such as adjusting to life on your...
What is a guardian ad litem?
In Latin, "ad litem" means "to court". In a contemporary context, it means "for a specific action". Therefore, a guardian ad litem is a representative the court appoints to represent someone during a specific case. This function is similar to other types of attorneys....
Physical aggression is not the only requirement for domestic violence
Domestic violence is a public health issue. The health and financial effects burden survivors and the community at large. Many people perceive domestic violence as physical abuse, but it can also be psychological or emotional abuse. Domestic violence or intimate...
How California determines spousal support
If you worry that you cannot support yourself after divorce, you can ask the court for spousal support. California law allows support, also called alimony, in certain limited circumstances. Learn about the rules governing California spousal support before you file for...
What are ways to help maintain support payments?
Negotiating a support payment with your ex-spouse does not guarantee that the arrangement will hold up. Some paying spouses stop making payments and force the recipient spouse to go to court to enforce the agreement. But even if you and your former spouse are on the...
What are the signs of parental alienation?
Once a divorce has been finalized, both spouses must work together to ensure they can co-parent effectively. This requires adhering to the custody agreement laid out by the court, which can include information on visitation rights if one parent was awarded sole...
