Can I Get Alimony While the Divorce is Pending?
Divorce is always a stressful experience. It becomes more stressful if you are the lower-earning spouse who is trying to make ends meet after the initial separation. This is a common problem in the early phases of separation and divorce. The divorce has been filed, but your spouse isn’t paying you any support. You can’t make ends meet. What do you do? What is Spousal Support? In California, you can…
Read MoreTop Divorce Mistakes to Avoid
Even in the best of circumstances, divorce is not an easy process. If you proceed with caution, you can avoid some of the common mistakes that can waste time, increase aggravation, and cost a lot of money. Before you even file for divorce in Los Angeles, you should have a well thought out strategy. The first step is to meet with an experienced family law attorney. An attorney will explain…
Read MoreWill My Child Have to Testify at My Divorce Trial?
Children are allowed to testify at trials, even divorce trials. However, this is something that you want to avoid at all costs. It is always best to avoid putting your child in the middle of a dispute between you and your spouse. If this can’t be avoided, there are ways to allow your child to have a say in the custody or visitation matter without putting them on the witness…
Read MoreMy Spouse and I Live in Different States. Where Do We Get Divorced?
You got married in California. You and your spouse lived in California together for years. Now you’ve decided to get a divorce and your spouse has moved to Florida. What happens in a divorce when you and your spouse live in different states? Can you go through the process in California? Who gets to decide where the divorce will occur? California Divorce Residency Requirements If you want to get a…
Read MoreWhat Happens If My Spouse Dies While We’re in the Middle of a Divorce?
Sometimes it seems as if the hardest parts of life unfold all at once. What happens if you’re in the middle of a divorce and your spouse dies? Does the divorce continue? What happens to the marital assets? What about any debts you owe together? Are those yours or do they become the property of your spouse’s heirs? Do you have the right to file an injury lawsuit, or did…
Read MoreWhat is Mediation? Is it Right For Me?
Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging things you’ll ever do. There are so many details you’ll have to address. Who will get custody of the kids, and when? How will your assets and debts be divided? Will one of you have to pay child support and/or alimony? A court won’t finalize your divorce until these questions are resolved. You and your spouse are at odds,…
Read MoreSinger Kelis Accused of Violating Child Custody Order
In 2010, music stars Nas and Kelis divorced after five years of marriage. As part of the divorce, the couple had to negotiate terms of custody for their then one-year-old son. Both would have to follow the terms of this custody agreement for years to come. Nine years later, Nas is saying that Kelis hasn’t kept up her end of the bargain. He claims that she has violated the terms…
Read MoreCan One Spouse Be Forced to Pay For The Other’s Attorney in a Divorce?
In 2017, Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams and Aryn Drake-Lee, his wife of five years, filed for divorce. Since then, the couple has struggled to resolve the matter amicably. Not surprisingly, most of the disputes involve money. Most recently, Drake-Lee has asked the court to order Williams to pay her legal bills. Williams has responded and ask the court to tell her that this is not a free ride. He…
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