Date of separation appears on the first page of the petition for dissolution of the marriage. Asserting the right date plays a big role from a legal point of view, since it helps establish the length of a marriage. This, in turn, determines several important rights....
Divorce is costly—it drains people emotionally, financially and can affect relationships in different ways. In this article, I would like to focus on how you can avoid financial drain on your resources. I know my clients love me, with the exception of the end of the...
What are the conditions under which a spousal support order can be changed? Spousal support, also called alimony, is an amount payable on a monthly basis. It is based on several factors including length of marriage, income and (certain allowable) expenses, age,...
Q. What is permanent spousal support or long-term support? A. Permanent spousal support is payment from one spouse to the supported spouse. Temporary alimony is paid to the supported spouse during the divorce. Permanent alimony is granted in order to place the...
Q What is the Jason Patric Law and how did it come to pass? A A bill being considered in the California House (HB 115) would allow courts to consider the option of legal parenthood for sperm donors under a greater number of conditions than is currently available. This...
