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In a typical scenario, a married couple has joint physical and legal custody of their children.  Things may change, however, should the parents divorce, get an annulment, or become separated.  California law favors the joint rights of parents over their children, and courts will usually respect any custody arrangements that

There are forms of income that are clearly included in the calculation of child support.  Regular paychecks, rental income, and guaranteed payments are clear examples of income that fall into the child support calculation, and assembling evidence of those forms of income is straightforward. However, sometimes a parent receives a

An order for spousal support is intended to assist your ex-wife or ex-husband after a divorce, to help them financially while they are trying to get back on their feet and become self-supporting while ensuring that their quality of life does not deteriorate drastically post-marriage. Otherwise known as alimony, this kind of

Many people search for “free” or “pro bono” divorce attorneys in their area. Unfortunately, the reality is that nearly zero divorce attorneys take on cases for free. Divorce and family law can be litigious and cases can drag on for years. If a divorce attorney provided free services to a

Almost everyone facing the prospect of hiring a family law attorney is concerned with the total cost. Attorneys have a reputation for being expensive, and in some cases, that reputation is well deserved. In most cases, family law attorneys bill their clients by the hour, leaving clients with no certainty

We’ve previously discussed the right to reimbursement in divorce. This blog post further explores the right to reimbursement in a question-and-answer format. Can parties waive the right to reimbursement? Yes. Parties can execute a waiver that relinquishes the right to be reimbursed for contributions made to community property from separate