Custody & Child Support

When calculating child support, California Family Code section 4059 (c) requires the court to deduct from a parent’s net disposable income all mandatory retirement payments, so long as they are a condition of employment. On the other hand, the Family…

Following a divorce, one or even both of the parents may find it necessary to change their residence.  This may occur because a parent has found a new job, would like to move closer to family so that they can…

Divorce is messy.  When the parties have children together, it can make the divorce proceedings even more complicated.  Creating a workable custody arrangement that benefits both parties and looks out for the best interests of the children is one of…

We recently wrote a blog about the distinctions between legal custody and physical custody of children in a divorce proceeding. In order to truly understand how custody issues work in a divorce proceeding, however, it is also important to understand the differences…

When two parents separate, it is often the children who suffer most.  Child support is a court-sanctioned way to help alleviate some of that suffering.  Child support is a financial obligation that is typically paid by the non-custodial parent to…

One of the most difficult decisions during a divorce is who will take custody of the children. Sometimes one parent concedes to another, but what happens when both parents are requesting full-custody? If you are going through a divorce, consider discussing…