Category Archives: Divorce Lawyer
Understanding Imputed Income in California Child Support Calculations: A Practical Guide for Parents
Understanding Imputed Income in California Child Support Calculations A Practical Guide for Parents Introduction Calculating child support in California is designed to ensure children receive adequate financial support from both parents. The process relies on accurate disclosure of each parent’s income. However, what happens when a parent fails to disclose, minimizes, or reduces their income… Read More »
J Lo Filed Her Divorce Petition Without a Lawyer, If Jennifer Lopez Does Not Need a Divorce Lawyer Do You?
Jennifer Lopez is crazy rich. So is Ben Affleck. Obviously, both of them can afford to hire lawyers. And both of them have been married multiple times. So why did she file by herself? The reason has not been made public, but I’m willing to bet that the reason is she and Ben are working… Read More »
Is Income Earned After I Separated from My Spouse Community Property?
Updated April 8, 2026 I am often asked questions relating to the date of separation in the context of a California Divorce. Question: Is income earned and property purchased after the date of separation, included in the division of community property in a California divorce? Answer: No. In California, income earned after the date… Read More »
What Steps Can a Person Take to Prepare for Divorce in California
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A DIVORCE IN CALIFORNIA There are several steps a party can take to prepare for a divorce in California: Gather information. This includes acquiring and making copies of important financial documents, such as tax returns, bank statements, and investment portfolios. It is also important to obtain the data necessary for you… Read More »
Changes to 529 College Savings Accounts Next Year Will Influence California Divorce Spouses as the 529s Can Be Rolled Over to Roth IRAs
Excerpt: Starting in 2024, 529 education savings accounts can be rolled over into Roth IRAs under certain circumstances. People in California Divorce cases presently should take into account these changes in the law in drafting California divorce marital settlement agreements and, if necessary, litigating the issues in California divorce trials. Late last year, President Joe… Read More »
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Los Angeles California?
I am often asked “How long how long does it take to get divorced in Los Angeles County? (or Orange County, San Bernardino County, Ventura County, etc) Most lawyers play it safe and say ” It depends.” While that is true it’s not helpful. Based on my experience Post COVID California divorces are taking about… Read More »
Do I Need a Lawyer to File for Divorce in California
I am often asked: “Do I need a lawyer to file for divorce in Los Angeles California? Do I need a lawyer to file for divorce in Orange County, Ventura, San Bernardino? The answer is: It depends. After more than 30 years of family law practice I am confident that many people can handle their… Read More »
Learn How to Modify Child Support Orders
Learn How to Modify Child Support Orders in the California Family Law Courts Question: My son, age 18, moved out of my ex’s, the custodial parents, home and lives with me, the non-custodial parent, who pays child support, can child support get terminated? My son is still in high school* but has decided he… Read More »
Dividing the house or other real property in a California Divorce
I am often asked questions similar to this one: Am I entitled to anything from a living trust in divorce if I paid the mortgage? My ex put the home that we are living in into a living trust before the marriage. For the last 5 years or so, I have been paying the mortgage… Read More »
The Rules About Serving and Filing Responses to Requests for Orders in Family Law Courts can be Confusing. Here is a Primer on What to Do and When to Do It.
Serving and Filing Responses to Requests for Orders in Family Law Courts can be Confusing. Here is a Primer on What to Do and When to Do It. I receive a great deal of questions from limited scope services customers regarding procedural rules in the Los Angeles County Family Law Court. The questions I am… Read More »