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 kick your judge off the bench (aka recuse)?
Good judges are patient, respectful and put aside their personal beliefs when considering evidence and making rulings. Biased judges let their beliefs unfairly prejudice their decisions. If you may be disadvantaged by the beliefs of the California family judge assigned to … [Read more...]
Keep your child safe from abuse during divorce
These organizations may help keep your child safe from abuse during divorce. I've never worked with these organizations so please contact as many as necessary and carefully consider using their services. California Department of Social Services and Child Protective Services … [Read more...]
You don’t know someone until you divorce him/her
It happens everyday in divorces. People expect their spouses to behave the same ways they behaved during marriage. They expect their spouses to continue paying the mortgage, children’s tuition, and grocery bills – just like they did during marriage. They expect their … [Read more...]
Quick Facts About Spousal Support, Alimony and Maintenance
If you are negotiating a marital settlement agreement or preparing for a divorce trial that includes a request for alimony, spousal support or maintenance, consider these facts and arguments before your negotiation or litigation begins. Support is not gender based. You or … [Read more...]
Family Support and Unallocated Alimony
Family support and unallocated alimony are support or alimony payments, usually made at regular intervals by a spouse or former spouse to another during and/or after divorce, dissolution or legal separation. Family support and unallocated alimony are payments that are intended to … [Read more...]