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When two soon-to-be former spouses can’t agree on the terms of their divorce, it will be considered a contested divorce and will need to be approached more aggressively. Hiring a knowledgeable Irvine contested divorce lawyer with experience in litigating divorce cases in court is a great first step toward putting […]

California law determines child support based on a set of statutory guidelines that provide a formula for how payments need to be calculated. This formula considers each parent’s income, the number of children, and the proposed arrangement for sharing custody and visitation. While the formula will be the primary method […]

If you’re facing a less than savory divorce with a high net worth spouse, and find yourself at a disadvantage thanks to your former spouse’s seemingly limitless funds, you may be worried about child custody. While most divorcing parents recognize that remaining amicable is best for the children, sometimes former […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread unemployment, as companies all over the country are forced to lay off employees in order to deal with a stunning and unprecedented blow to the economy. If you’re a divorced parent who suddenly finds themselves unable to continue making the child support payments your […]

While divorce for same-sex couples will be substantially similar as for heterosexual couples, there are still some unique aspects to pursuing a same-sex divorce. While it is unlikely you would face any prejudices from your attorney or in the courtroom, there are a variety of issues that only same-sex couples […]

If you’re currently in the process of divorcing your former spouse and determining how to manage custody with your minor children, you may be concerned that this new arrangement will significantly impact your children and the bond you share with them. While one parent may retain primary custody of the […]

As though co-parenting with your former spouse wasn’t challenging enough, the holidays bring on a whole new set of issues to navigate with your ex and your children. Each parent will likely want to spend time with the kids, and in the wake of COVID-19, there is likely plenty of […]

Not all Irvine family law attorneys are created equal. If you’re thinking about a divorce and are concerned about alimony, child support payments, and the emotional toll a divorce will take on your family, you’ll want to make sure you hire the right kind of lawyer to guide you through […]

Divorce is difficult under any circumstances, but the process becomes more complicated when the couple seeking a divorce enjoys a high level of income or wealth. Because this will generally mean that there are more assets, accounts, and lifestyle needs to address, high-income couples seeking a divorce in California can […]

Making the difficult decision to end your marriage and seek a divorce becomes even more challenging when minor children are involved. In California, former spouses and parents of children are obligated to care for their children physically, emotionally and financially, usually resulting in one of the parents offering child support […]