Tyrese Gibson Asks Court to Limit Child Support Expenses
When parents get divorced, one often has the obligation of paying child support. This responsibility typically falls to the parent who either (a) spends less time with the child or (b) earns more money. When actor Tyrese Gibson divorced his ex-wife, he was ordered to pay child support for their daughter. This money is intended to benefit their daughter’s health, wellbeing, and education. Many child support agreements, including Gibson’s, include…
Read MoreAudrina Patridge and Husband Choose Mediation to Help Finalize Divorce
What happens when parents can’t agree on the terms and conditions of their divorce? In many cases, turning to a process like mediation can be incredibly helpful. This is precisely what reality star Audrina Patridge and her estranged husband have chosen to do. The pair, who share a child together, filed for divorce in September 2017. More than a year later, the couple is still struggling to finalize their split….
Read MoreHow Does Incarceration Affect a Parent’s Child Support Obligations?
It’s not uncommon for a child to experience parental incarceration at some point in their young lives. Parental incarceration simply means that one or more of the child’s parents is behind bars for a period of time. Having a parent in jail can significantly alter a family’s dynamic. Not only is a child’s parent not around, but the family’s financial stability can be jeopardized. This is true even if parents…
Read MoreAm I Liable If My Spouse Causes a Car Accident?
No one gets up in the morning and expects to be involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, accidents happen every day. Accidents don’t just affect the drivers and passengers who were involved in the crash. Injuries, financial expenses, and emotional trauma can also have a huge impact on family members. Legal issues arising from an accident can also be particularly troubling for families. It’s possible that you could be held…
Read MoreDesigning a Holiday Child Custody Plan
The winter holidays are right around the corner. This is usually a time when families in Los Angeles gather and spend time together. However, the holidays can be difficult for families when parents are divorced. Figuring out which parent will get custody of the kids for the holidays can cause a lot of strife and pain. This can be particularly true when one parent is awarded a larger custody percentage…
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Don’t Sign the Divorce Papers?
Divorce can be a challenging time in your life. This is particularly true if the decision to split up isn’t yours. It’s easy to want to avoid talking about divorce or thinking about the process, at all. You may even want to ignore the divorce papers that you’ve been served. The divorce can’t happen if you don’t sign on the dotted line, right? Not necessarily. Ignoring the fact that your…
Read MoreCouples Rushing to Finalize Divorces Before the End of the Year
Couples across the country are racing to finalize their divorces before the end of the year. Courts have indicated that they are already seeing more divorce cases than is typical for this time of the year. Why? Starting January 1, 2019, new tax laws go into effect. Some of these laws will have a significant impact on the divorce process. One change in particular – involving spousal support – is…
Read MoreHow a New California Law May Affect Your Pets in a Divorce
Divorce is tough on everyone involved – including family pets. To many, pets are like children. However, pets do not get the same treatment as kids in a divorce. Rather, pets are typically considered to be personal property in the eyes of the law. As a result, figuring out who gets the pets after a divorce is an issue that must be hashed out in property division discussions. In some…
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