Calculating child support in California takes a complex equation that involves many factors. A judge’s main concern, however, will be each parent’s income level. Sometimes, when reporting income levels, a spouse may lie about his or her wages to avoid … Continued

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