by EDAlawoffice1 | Feb 20, 2015 | Child Custody, Divorce Success
Many divorcing couples have this challenge. There is no legal basis in California for the Court to order a parent to pay for the child’s college education. However, if the parents reach an agreement regarding this issue, and that agreement is properly included in the...
by EDAlawoffice1 | Dec 12, 2014 | Child Custody, Divorce Success
Call your friend you have not talked to in forever. Volunteer. You know the drill. Your kids’ school, food bank, church. They are all waiting for you. Gifts. Give the barista and your dry cleaner $20.00 with a note from you. You will make their year. Go to the...
by EDAlawoffice1 | Nov 24, 2014 | Child Custody, Divorce Success
When determining the correct amount of spousal and child support in California the court considers many factors, including irregular and unpredictable income. In most cases when the supporting or supported person receives income over their base salary the court...
by EDAlawoffice1 | Oct 17, 2014 | Divorce Success
A business is an asset that has to be divided in the divorce. It has a value, just like a house, car, bank account, or retirement plan. That value has to be measured so it can be divided. The business does not have to be sold. Typically the spouse that operates the...
by EDAlawoffice1 | Aug 22, 2014 | Child Custody, Divorce Success
In California, it is relatively easy to change your name at the time the divorce Judgment is entered. Family Code Section 2080 provides that the Court shall restore the birth name or former name of a party upon request. It is your choice. Your soon-to-be ex-spouse has...
by EDAlawoffice1 | Aug 18, 2014 | Divorce Success
The answer is maybe. “Equity” is the difference between what your house is worth (fair market value) and what is owed on the property. Assuming your house is community property, the equity will be divided equally between you and your spouse. Example: The house was...
by EDAlawoffice1 | Jul 18, 2014 | Child Custody, Divorce Success
You and your spouse are getting a divorce. Together you have a couple of wonderful children. You cannot agree on much of anything. You both would like to stay living in your home. You do not want to pay spousal support but your spouse is demanding it. You think your...
by EDAlawoffice1 | Jul 7, 2014 | Child Custody, Divorce Success, Uncategorized
In California a dissolution of marriage (i.e. divorce) is most often based on irreconcilable differences. The only other basis is incurable insanity which is rarely used. The issue of fault is not considered in determining if a divorce should be granted. In 1969 the...
by EDAlawoffice1 | May 16, 2014 | Child Custody, Divorce Success, Uncategorized
Often the hardest part of a divorce is making the first consultation appointment to interview an attorney. It takes courage to make that call. To get the most out of the initial consultation you should be prepared to provide the following information to the attorney:...
by EDAlawoffice1 | May 9, 2014 | Child Custody, Divorce Success, Uncategorized
The one thing that we almost always agree on in contested custody cases is that “Mother’s Day goes to Mother; Father’s Day goes to Father.” We automatically insert this into the orders without much thought, discussion, or argument. Sometimes creating this...
