Family Law

Child care expenses can greatly affect child support payments in California. For example, a parent often needs to pay for child care so the parent can go to school or work. The state generally expects both parents to divide this expense. Allocation of child care...

The intention of a prenuptial agreement is to simplify and expedite divorce proceedings by laying out fair conditions that both spouses agree to. However, like other contracts, one of the parties to a prenup may later discover that the terms are neither fair nor...

In the past, courts had a predisposition towards mothers in child custody cases due to the belief that they naturally fit the role of nurturer and caretaker better. This bias often resulted in mothers receiving full or primary custody. Many fathers today believe that...

Failing to pay child support can result in many consequences for a non-custodial parent. The possibility of losing driving privileges, facing the loss of tax refunds and even the threat of arrest can make life challenging for parents who owe back support. However,...

With so many advancements in fertility medicine, many couples that struggle with conception have more opportunities than ever. When you seek fertility treatments, your fertility doctor might freeze embryos with the intention of using them later. What happens if you...

A prenuptial agreement serves as a crucial legal document that enables couples to outline their financial and property rights in the event of a divorce or separation. While discussing a prenup may not contribute to the most romantic aspects of planning a marriage, it...

Divorce could disrupt your finances and leave you scrambling to reorganize your affairs. You may have concerns about the future and how you will maintain everything on a single income. While some financial loss is inevitable, your preparation could make a difference...

There are many things you may do during your divorce that end up costing you more money. It is possible to keep the expenses down during the process, but you have to be mindful to do so. Certain common actions actually add to the money you will end up paying out...

If a person is behind on child support, a state child support enforcement agency may contact his or her employer and ask it to withhold wages. While legal to request the withholding of wages, enforcement agencies may ask employers to withhold only so much. The Federal...

When it comes to finances and assets, these matters obviously play a large role in some couples' decision to get a divorce in the first place. But do assets continue to impact aspects of divorce as it actually happens? Assets as a catalyst for divorce Business Insider...