Child support and child custody are two separate arrangements in a divorce or separation case. However, a custody arrangement could affect child support, since the California courts take the amount of time each parent will have physical custody of children … Continued

The goal of spousal support in a divorce or separation case is to provide supplemental income to a spouse who was financially dependent on a higher-earning spouse. When two people live together, they often become dependent on one another for … Continued

Couples are not always on the same page about getting a divorce. One spouse may believe the marriage is over, while the other may want to keep fighting to make it work. In these situations, the spouse resisting the divorce … Continued

When someone negligently or recklessly causes a car accident, victims have the power to seek financial restitution through personal injury lawsuits in California. A lawsuit could order the at-fault person (or his or her insurance company) to pay for the … Continued

If a parent who is under obligation to pay child support faces incarceration, it can alter the child support agreement. Going to jail may affect the parent’s ability to pay child support and/or alimony. The parent receiving the child support … Continued