Understanding wage garnishment is an important first step. What is wage garnishment, and how can I get the court to order it? In any family court case, including a divorce case, parental relationship case, or a related case that involves children, the court may make orders that child support be paid. All court orders [...]
Spousal support isn’t a “set it and forget it” issue. There are certain circumstances that allow for a spousal support order to later be modified. When can spousal support be changed? Let’s take a look at some of the particulars:In California, there are two kinds of spousal support, each of which serves a slightly different [...]
When it comes to divorce and child support, it’s normal to have many questions. One common question? Many people wonder when to ask for a modification of a child support order. There are many reasons to request a change to a child support order, such as the loss of a job, an increase or [...]
Divorce is a legal process that has been left up to each individual state to determine. There are different requirements put in place for people to get divorced within a particular state. If you have made the difficult decision to get divorced in California, you must first meet certain residency requirements. California grounds for [...]
Spousal support, sometimes referred to as spousal maintenance or by the traditional term alimony, comes in two different forms in California. Spousal support can either be temporary or it can be permanent. In this article we'll answer the question, "What is the difference between temporary and permanent spousal support?" so you will know how to [...]
Usually, a custodial parent is not allowed to move the children out of state without the approval of the noncustodial parent. When a custodial parent moves the children without the consent of the noncustodial parent, the noncustodial parent is often left bewildered and unsure of the available options. This article will attempt to explain the [...]
No parent wants to find that the person knocking on their door is an investigator from California’s Child Protective Services. Child Protective Services (“CPS”) is a department within the California Department of Social Services that is charged with preventing and addressing child abuse and neglect throughout California. The role of the department is to investigate [...]
California allows courts to issue orders for child and spousal support in appropriate situations. Child support orders are issued to one or both parents to pay a specific amount of money to help support the child. Spousal support orders, on the other hand, are issued for one spouse to pay the other spouse a certain [...]
Coming to terms that you want to divorce your spouse can be a very hard and agonizing decision. Divorce is a serious matter that requires a lot of thought and planning up front in order for you to fully understand and consider all of the consequences that come from a divorce. Because California is a [...]
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