Typically, marriage is considered a binding contract between two people. Of course, this contract can be broken when couples get divorced, but what happens when a marriage isn't considered binding or recognized as legitimate in the eyes of the law from the start? There are various circumstances that may cause…
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When couples get divorced, they have a lot on the line. Terms of child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division need to be decided on/resolved before a divorce can conclude. As you can imagine, many of these issues are often contested, meaning spouses cannot agree on them. One…
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Divorce is among the most significant legal matters most anyone will face in their lifetime. Unfortunately, divorce will likely impact all facets of a person's life, and at times, it can have long-term and far-reaching implications. Though those going through a divorce have a lot to consider, including child support,…
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Oftentimes, when parents get divorced, one parent will get primary custody of the child and the other parent will have to pay child support to help contribute to raising the child. That said, if you pay child support, you may wonder whether the things you purchase for your child when…
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Divorce is a complicated and often painful process, and unfortunately, at times, it can bring the worst out of people. One example of this is when a spouse decides they want to try to hide assets from the property distribution process, as courts consider all marital assets to be community…
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If you're like most people, you care about what you own, and you want to protect it at all costs. If you're getting divorced, however, you should understand that California is a community property state, which means that in most cases, without a prenuptial agreement in place, all marital assets…
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