Spousal support is a means to aid individuals during their transition from a double to a single person household. Whether the two parties or the court sets the support amount, sometimes the payee does not want to stick to the agreement, for various reasons. If your...
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Appeals judges rule that debt collector lawsuit can continue
Debt collectors in California and around the country have been known to take legal action against consumers over debts that were taken out by identity thieves or other malicious individuals. These lawsuits are generally dismissed with prejudice once the true...
Easy ways to get into debt trouble
Consumer debt has grown to an all-time high in California and in other states. The national consumer revolving debt is now around $1,037 trillion. Consumers can easily let credit card debt accumulate on their accounts if they are not paying close attention. Many...
Courts allowed to factor pet well-being into custody decisions
Judges in California will soon have more issues to consider when awarding pet custody in divorce cases. A new state law that was signed by Governor Jerry Brown on October 18 allows judges to base their pet custody decisions on matters pertaining to the pet's...
The TCJA and divorce
California couples who are getting divorced should be aware of how the changes brought on by the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act can impact a marital separation. The new laws will institute changes in the treatment of child support and alimony that may result in...
Financial planning and divorce after 50
Divorce among older spouses is becoming increasingly common in California and other states. Also known as "gray divorce," a late-in-life separation can threaten a senior's hard-earned retirement savings. However, there are several ways to prevent a gray divorce from...
Can I claim pet visitation rights in my divorce?
A topic that comes up for many couples in divorce proceedings, but is not often tackled in the news or pop culture, is that of pet visitation. Although it may not seem like a significant factor in the overall picture of divorce, pet visitation can actually become a...
For older adults, divorce affects health, social life, finances
Divorced people in California who are 50 and older may be a growing group, but they should be aware of the health problems that can be caused by the chronic stress that often accompanies divorce. Symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety and depression can worsen chronic...
Delaying bankruptcy can make a bad financial situation even worse
Individuals in California and around the country who are struggling with significant debt often put off filing for bankruptcy because they are concerned about the possible consequences. However, a recent study suggests that this delay can often be far more financially...
Simple rules make co-parenting easier
California residents usually understand that co-parenting can be frustrating at times. Whether a family splits because of divorce or the parents were never married, the best parenting relationships are cooperative and focused on the children. Sometimes it is easier...
