by Fernandez & Karney | Apr 30, 2022 | Community Property, Divorce, Finances
How financial investments are divided in a divorce depends upon the state in which a couple divorces. In California, financial investments are divided according to California’s laws governing community property. Any assets acquired during the course of a marriage in...
by Steven Fernandez | Oct 1, 2015 | Complex Divorce, Divorce Process, Finances, Litigation
In California divorces, status quo is important. The status quo is the standing of living the two parties to the divorce enjoyed and had grown used to over the course of the marriage. Generally, family law courts will strive to maintain the marital standard of living...
by Steven Fernandez | Sep 28, 2015 | Complex Divorce, Finances, Property Division
During a divorce, you and your spouse will be restricted in what financial actions you can take by a set of restraining orders. These restraining orders are automatic and temporary, included in the summons and effective with the filing and service of the initial...
by Steven Fernandez | Sep 24, 2015 | Complex Divorce, Divorce Process, Finances
Many people hold the opinion that divorce is expensive in every case. Some people may even be hesitant to file for divorce for fear of the cost. There are several costs that can make a divorce expensive, however getting an idea of where all these costs come from can...
by Steven Fernandez | Sep 14, 2015 | Child Support, Finances, Time Sharing
Child support in California is calculated using a complex formula that uses parental net income, taking into account tax status, and the residential time distribution between the two parents as the two main factors.California family law states that both parents have...
by Steven Fernandez | Sep 11, 2015 | Child Support, Finances, Parenting Plan
Basic child support in California is meant to cover a wide range of expenses that come along with raising a child, from food and clothing to medical care and small living expenses.There is no set list of things child support can go towards because raising a child is...
