Divorce Litigation: Why Date of Separation Matters
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 vi
Madan Ahluwalia
Take Control Of Divorce with 4 Easy Steps
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
Changes in Spousal Support Order
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
Permanent Spousal Support
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
Donor Parenthood
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
Disclosing Grandfather’s Old Watch
I am going through a divorce. Do I have to disclose all the worldly assets I have? In other words, do I have to disclose the old watch I got from my Grandfather
Don’t Kidnap Your Own Child!
Q All I want is custody of my children. Can I give up everything, take my children back to India and live with my parents or family? A This is a very common
Custody and Visitation Rights Of Grandparents
When something happens to a minor child's nuclear family such as divorce or death of a parent, the custody or visitation of the minor child can become an issue.
Child Custody Issues
In a divorce, there are typically four types of issues which are decided—marital status, support (spousal support and child support), child custody, and prope
Spousal Support
Spousal support is a term used to define the dollar amount a spouse will have to pay on a monthly basis to the other spouse after a divorce. Such a support amou
Filing for Bankruptcy
Q I am in a desperate financial situation. My hours at work have been reduced and I might lose my job. The value of my house has gone underwater. My family has
Visa Petitions and Labor
Q I am a U.S. citizen married to an Indian national in India. What is the fastest way to get my husband here: visitor’s visa, fiancé visa, or visa petition f
