Custody/parenting plan
08
Jan
Effective September 1, 2024, Family Law Code §4061(a) is amended to require that parents share child support add-ons based on their relative net incomes after payment of support and taxes. Currently, parents are generally ordered to share 50/50 all add-ons for child support, such as uninsured medical expenses and childcare costs. The court has the […]
14
Jul
A stable parenting plan is important in a divorce action with children. The process of setting up a custody schedule to see your children may seem daunting to separating parents but it is a crucial process that will aid in giving your children a stable and supporting environment. A few visitation schedule for parents that […]
11
Nov
Child support is modifiable any time prior to the child turning 18 years of age (or high school graduation or 19, whichever is first). In order to modify child support, a parent can show a change in income or timeshare with the child. California laws prevent a retroactive modification of child support. In other words, […]
01
Aug
How does a finding of domestic violence between the parties affect their divorce or custody case? Such finding may result in a denial of spousal support to the abuser and affect the abuser’s custodial rights. California Family Law Code section 3044 provides as follows: “Upon a finding by the court that a party seeking custody […]
17
Apr
Studies show that approximately 40% of children will experience the breakup of their parents’ marriage prior to turning 18 years old. Children of divorced parents are more likely to experience emotional and behavioral problems in comparison with their peers. Although there is a belief that some children are better off with divorced parents than living […]