Blog Posts in 2015

Spousal Support Considerations in California

Under California state law, judges have a lot of discretion when deciding when, how much and to whom to award spousal support. A court will take many factors into account, but the decision to award spousal support (as well as the total amount to grant) is entirely up to the judge. When considering spousal support petitions, a California judge will consider whether the spouse seeking support is the ...

The Basics of Spousal Support in the State of California

In the state of California, spousal support (i.e. alimony), may be awarded to either party, regardless of sex. A California judge may grant spousal support in any amount and for any period of time that it considers fair and warranted based on the standard of living experienced during the course of the marriage. It is important to remember that spousal support is not mandatory, nor is it applied to ...

Modifying Child Custody Arrangements in the State of California

Child custody modifications are usually made following a dramatic change in one parent’s income or circumstance. A California court will take into account the applicant’s financial stability and the best interest of the child when considering changes in child custody arrangements. Typically, a dramatic shift in the applicant’s life must have had occurred in order for a judge to modify an existing ...

Premarital Agreements in the State of California

What Are Premarital Agreements? Commonly referred to as “prenuptial,” or “ante-nuptial” agreements, a premarital agreement is a legal tool by which future newlyweds express and agree upon various details regarding their marriage. For example, a premarital agreement may provide children the right to receive any and all assets in the event that both parents pass away. Simply put, a premarital ...