As the years go by after divorce, circumstances may change. Those changes in life could mean that any divorce settlement may need some modifications from the original. Divorced California residents can ask for changes to spousal support (also called alimony), or...
Year: 2018
Divorce in California and the Facebook factor
There probably isn't a household in America that hasn't been affected by social media in some fashion. But when social media sites start creating havoc in a marriage -- so much so that they could lead to divorce -- perhaps a couple needs to re-evaluate the time each...
How prenuptial agreements affect same-sex couples in California
Once same-sex couples received the green light to legally marry, some did so without forethought about the future. Some of these California couples tied the knot without thinking about having prenuptial agreements in place or knowing how having one would affect their...
Ensuring a divorce settlement is legally binding in California
When couples split up, there are usually things that need to be addressed and those things can be clearly stated in a settlement agreement. However, what does it take for a California divorce settlement to be legally binding? Are there, in fact, certain things that...
California child custody: What is supervised visitation?
Children's best interests should always come first. That's how the State of California sees it, too. So, if a child's safety or well-being comes into question regarding a parent who does not have child custody, a judge may order supervised access when it comes to that...
Considering the major financial aspects of divorce
Joining the world of singledom after years of marriage can be a scary prospect. Life situations change with separation or divorce, and a couple's financial world is not shielded from those changes either. California couples who have decided to separate for a couple...
Actor Ewan McGregor files for divorce
When celebrities split up, most people don't usually even bat an eye because these splits are so commonplace today. But when a long-time married couple are going separate ways and the celebrity half files for divorce as in the case of actor Ewan McGregor and his wife...
Surviving a gray divorce in California
Gray seems to be the color associated with many marital rifts these days. More and more long-time married couples in California are making the decision to divorce, and those figures are increasing each year. It may be an especially painful experience not only for the...
Factors a court considers in spousal support
Unlike child support, which courts order based on relatively strict guidelines, spousal support may vary significantly based on the discretion of the court and elements of a given marriage. In fact, spousal support is not always awarded in the first place. A court...
California Millennials taking to prenuptial agreements
When a couple exchange their wedding vows, the world is rosy, and the last thing on their minds is splitting up. However, somewhere down the road, things may change. Many forward-thinking young California residents -- or millennials -- are doing some what-if planning...