Every state has different divorce laws that mandate residency requirements, filing fees and other terms of completing the legal termination of a marriage. California is no different. Individuals contemplating divorce may wonder how a California divorce compares to one...
Month: September 2014
How does legal custody differ from physical child custody?
The term "child custody" is deceptively complex. Many Californians primarily associate child custody with where a child lives after his parents go through a divorce. However, custody entails much more than just where a child spends his time.The California courts...
The role of earning capacity in spousal support awards
At present it is not uncommon for men and woman of varying social and economic demographics to pursue post-secondary and professional degrees. Fifty years ago in California and throughout the rest of the nation it may have been more expected for a wife to stay at home...
Classic rock legend and wife head for complex divorce
A recent post on this blog discussed the stresses public life can put on famous couples. California has no shortage of high profile marriages on its books but for some celebrities staying out of the limelight is easier than it is for others. For those the reasons...