If someone owes you past due child support you need to collect in California, here are twelve things you want to know. 1. California's Department of Child Support Services charges minimal fees to collect past due child support for members of the general public 2. A … [Read more...]
Who pays the student loans in divorce in California?
Unless it would be “unjust," or a married couple otherwise agrees in writing, California Appellate court's have held that, a spouse's student loans "must be assigned for payment to the spouse who obtained the education or training." (California Family Code Section 2627) But, if … [Read more...]
Should you fire your divorce lawyer?
Your divorce lawyer works for you and must be ethical, respectful and effective. Ethical, respectful and effective attorneys are courteous, organized, transparent, communicative, competent, frank, loyal and committed to excellence. They listen, manage cases carefully, take … [Read more...]
Lessons on love, marriage and divorce from Cecil the lion
Cecil the lion and his killer Walter Palmer can teach invaluable lessons about love, marriage and divorce. First, the facts about Cecil the lion and Walter Palmer as reported by the media. Walter Palmer has a wife and two children and used to be an affluent, trusted … [Read more...]
What to expect when going to court in California
If you're separating and/or getting divorced in California you never need to set foot in a courthouse but if you do, here's what you can expect. Courthouses Most courthouses are located in heavily trafficked business districts, especially in San Francisco and Santa … [Read more...]