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In California, spousal support and alimony are not the same thing. Both effectively have similar outcomes, that is, provide income to a spouse or partner for support for a set period of time after the end of a marriage. One of the differences is spousal support is paid by one spouse to another before the... continue reading

The quick answer to this question is ... maybe. It's probably not necessary for you to hire a divorce lawyer if you 100 percent agree on everything and have no trust issues. But in reality, if you truly trusted this person, you probably wouldn't be filing for divorce in the first place, right? If you... continue reading

Anyone divorcing a narcissist needs to understand how narcissists think, what tactics they use to manipulate others, and how to fight back. Gaslighting is one of the most pronounced narcissistic behaviors seen in divorce cases and usually involves:  • Making demands that you can't possibly meet  • Making statements that cast doubt on your perception... continue reading

Each state follows different yet similar methods of determining the amount of child support one spouse pays to the other, if any.  In California, the courts generally follow a series of guidelines that define parameters for determining child support. The same guidelines apply for divorces, separations, paternity cases, and domestic partnerships.  Read on to learn... continue reading