As digital assets like NFTs and cryptocurrency become more common, their division during a divorce becomes necessary. Understanding how to value and divide digital assets during a divorce presents unique legal challenges. Valuation challenges One of the primary issues...
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How can job loss affect child support?
Losing a job can be a stressful and challenging experience. This is especially true when you have child support obligations to meet. It is important to understand how job loss can impact your ability to stay current on support and what steps you can take to address...
How do you go about adopting your stepchildren?
Blending families can be a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it also comes with challenges. If you've formed a strong bond with your stepchildren and wish to make your relationship official through adoption, there are several essential steps to consider. ...
How can you modify child support and alimony orders?
Modifying child support and alimony orders can be a complex process. Changes in life circumstances can necessitate adjustments to these financial obligations. The court will need evidence that the requested modification is in the best interests of the child. Why...
The role of child care expenses in child support payments
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...
When can someone challenge a prenuptial agreement?
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...
Is there gender bias in California child custody cases?
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...
Child support obligations and passport eligibility
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,...
Frozen embryos and your divorce
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...
Essential components of a prenuptial agreement
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...