California couples may be concerned about how the new tax rules may affect their plans to divorce. These changes, included in the 2017 tax bill, were scheduled to go into effect in 2019. This spurred many unhappy couples to escalate their divorce timelines in order to...
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Is it worth it to establish pet visitation?
One of the most contentious parts of any divorce involves determining child custody. However, many couples also acquired a dog or cat during the marriage. Now, they have to decide who gets custody of the animal. California recently passed new laws to give judges...
DNA tests and child support
California residents who are concerned about child support should keep in mind that paternity tests are now a requirement in many cases. Paternity tests help resolve any questions of parentage and ensure that the correct father is responsible for child support. In...
Consumer laws restrict abusive behavior among debt collectors
Missing loan payments can trigger debt collectors to contact people in California. These entities that pursue money for unpaid creditors have the right to contact people by mail, email, telephone and text message. Although debtors have obligations to pay their loans,...
How divorced parents should deal with the holidays
California is known for having some of the highest divorce rates in the nation. This means that many parents in the Golden State will have to deal with the reality of separated families during the holiday season. Even happily married couples admit that the holidays...
Bankruptcy refiling time restrictions
Technically, there are no restrictions on the number of times a person can file for bankruptcy. However, after a discharge in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case, the bankruptcy petitioner may have to wait for a period of time before he or she can file for bankruptcy...
Mistakes to avoid with children during divorce
If you are the parent of a minor child and are going through a divorce, you have to consider not only your own well-being, but also that of your child. This makes facing your divorce especially challenging on both a logistical and an emotional level. While there is a...
How parents can provide more stability after divorce
There are a number of different ways that divorcing parents in California can help provide some stability for their children. For starters, they should avoid having their children change schools when so many other elements of their lives are in flux. They can also try...
Support and custody challenges for fathers
California fathers who have gone through a divorce or who had a child with someone they were not married to might have trouble paying child support or may struggle to get the custody or visitation rights they want. Fathers should try to pay something toward support...
Making financial plans to succeed after divorce
Spouses in California thinking about divorce may find themselves preoccupied with the financial consequences of their decision to end their marriage. Even after the emotional and practical issues associated with a split have been handled, the money aspects of divorce...
