Going through a divorce for a first time can be intimidating or scary to some.  Here are a few general steps you could consider before embarking on this path:   Consult with a divorce attorney: Seek legal advice from an experienced family lawyer who can guide you through the process and protect your rights.   […]

Divorce is a challenging and emotionally charged process.  California is a community property state, which means that there is a creation of a community entity during the marriage. Each spouse is entitled to 50% of the community. In addition to property rights, each spouse may receive child support and spousal support from the other spouse.  […]

California requires child support amount to be set as guideline. Family Code § 4052. In layman’s terms, “guideline” means utilizing the Dissomaster software to input each parent’s income, the timeshare percentage for each child and any tax deduction or other applicable factors.  In all child support orders or judgments that has a child support order, […]

For anyone who has ever been in a highly contested custody dispute, often time there are many different perspectives that the court has to balance, including those of the minor children. Where there are disputed issues regarding parental cooperation, mental health, addiction, neglect, abuse, or the safety and welfare of the children, the court generally […]