Child support orders are not set in stone. Whether your order was stipulated below the guideline or set at the guideline amount, California law provides clear pathways to seek a modification — and in some cases, no showing of changed circumstances is required at all.
Continue ReadingWhen going through a divorce, one of the most hotly debated topics is the division of property and assets. In California, property and assets acquired during the marriage are presumptively Community Property and are subject to equal division.
Continue ReadingThe best reason to mediate your divorce case, rather than litigate your case, is that you and your spouse are in charge - not the Judge! You and your Spouse can stay out of court. When parties retain me as the Mediator...
Continue ReadingWhen choosing an attorney, you will want to consider whether you wish to litigate, mediate, or something in between. The level of expertise required is often driven by the complexities involved in the facts of your case.
Continue ReadingReview your budget. Are you planning to remain in the home? If so, do you know what it costs to pay all of the bills to maintain your home? Do you have knowledge of the household budget? If not, now is the time to review.
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