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See our post from May 16, 2023 for a comparison of Divorce v. Legal Separation Couples sometimes no longer wish to live as a married couple, but they also do not want to get a divorce and legally end the marriage. Like most states throughout the country, California law recognizes legal separation for these situations.

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Can A Parent Reduce Their Child Support Obligation Due To COVID-Related Financial Losses?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a substantial financial disruption for many California families. Many parents have found their income reduced. But a reduction in income does not automatically mean a reduction in spousal or child support obligations. Under California law, a judge must find there has been a “material change in circumstances” to justify modification

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Four Restraining Orders In All Divorce Cases In Santa Clara County

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After a divorce complaint is filed with the family courts in Santa Clara County, there are certain restraining orders that will become effective immediately. These are not the typical restraining orders many people think of, which prohibit one person from contacting another. Instead, restraining orders you will receive with your Summons place restrictions or limitations

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When Can You Stop Paying Child Support In California?

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Under California law, all parents are legally obligated to financially support their children. When two parents get a divorce or are not married, a court may order one parent to pay child support. Some parents find child support to be burdensome and wonder how long they will have to make these payments. In most cases,

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The Unique Issues Digital Assets Present In Divorce

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California is a community property state. Under the property division laws of the state, any property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be owned by both parties equally. During a divorce, the community property then must be divided. Most people think of the physical property they must divide, such as the family home, vehicle,

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How To Uncover Hidden Assets During Divorce

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Even in the most amicable of situations, divorce is always an extremely difficult thing to go through. If you believe your spouse is hiding assets, the process is going to be even more challenging. Suspecting your spouse is hiding assets is hard enough, but finding them can be even harder. Below, our Santa Clara County

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Three Reasons To Hire A Forensic Accountant During Divorce

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If you are thinking about filing for divorce, there are many different aspects to consider. Although some of these, such as child custody issues are obvious, there are others you may not immediately think about. One of these is whether or not to hire a forensic accountant. A forensic accountant essentially acts as a financial

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Two Signs That May Mean Divorce Is Imminent

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You likely did not marry your spouse thinking that one day it would end in divorce. Truthfully, most marriages experience hard times. Although many couples can work through these difficulties together and continue on the road of wedded bliss, others find it too hard to overcome the challenges they face. So, how do you know

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