by André Ausseresses | Jul 6, 2016 | Spousal Support
Calculating spousal support is one of the most contentious aspects of divorce proceedings. Many factors beyond salary or hourly wages go into this calculation, including various employment benefits. In many cases, retirement plans, pensions, and 401ks can be worth...
by André Ausseresses | Jun 30, 2016 | Divorce
In 2015, the Supreme Court of California ruled that spouses must live in separate residences before a legal date of separation can be established in a divorce. The case—Davis v. Davis (in Re Davis), S215050 (Cal. Jul 20, 2015)—overruled a previous precedence that...
by André Ausseresses | Jun 15, 2016 | Divorce, Spousal Support
Many married couples own and operate businesses together. If a business-owning couple gets divorced, it’s common for one party to buy out the other party in order to gain full ownership of the business. However, the process of separating business assets in California...
by André Ausseresses | May 19, 2016 | Child Custody
Deciding which parent gets custody of children is one of the most contentious topics during divorce proceedings. Although this matter is often decided by the parents, it can sometimes be decided by the court system. When that occurs, it’s not uncommon for children to...
by André Ausseresses | Apr 27, 2016 | Child Custody
In 2013, California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that allows children in the state to have up to three legal parents. The legislation overruled a long-standing precedent in California that said children can have no more than two legal parents. What...
by André Ausseresses | Mar 28, 2016 | Child Support
As California divorce lawyers, we’re often asked about how remarriage will affect child support and spousal support. In most cases, remarriage will not impact child support payments. That’s because new spouses are not legally responsible for stepchildren—who are the...
by André Ausseresses | Mar 17, 2016 | Child Custody
Last month we discussed the importance of tracking the time you spend with your children. It’s equally important to keep a journal or daily log to document any other interaction you have with your children as well as with their mother. Not only does this show you’re a...
by André Ausseresses | Mar 8, 2016 | Child Visitation, Divorce
While child custody and visitation will be determined as part of a divorce agreement, what happens to your children during the time you and your spouse are going through the divorce process? Before and during your divorce, both you and your spouse have equal...
by André Ausseresses | Feb 23, 2016 | Child Visitation, Divorce, Father's Rights
Many parents spend more time with their children than the current parenting plan on file with the court. These involved parents are grateful to have any opportunity to be with their children. However, time and time again, we’ve found that many of these parents aren’t...
by André Ausseresses | Jan 26, 2016 | Child Visitation, Divorce, Father's Rights
It may only be January, but now is the time to start thinking ahead and considering your plans for how you’ll be spending time with your children during spring break. Because school vacations can often be hectic, it’s important to coordinate details now to avoid a...
