In California, divorce is regulated by the Uniform Divorce Recognition Act. It starts by saying that for a divorce to be recognized, both parties have to live in California at the time of the divorce or it cannot be recognized. In other words, if you…
The circumstances surrounding a child support order modification request vary and are specific to the parties involved. Sometimes, child support modifications may be able to be handled through the child support enforcement agency, but it is also possible to end up back in court months…
Recently, we discussed the importance of couples talking about finances before they get married. Having similar values around money and goals for how to spend and save it are important factors in a marriage. Honesty about finances during the marriage is crucial also. Finally, if…
Understanding the process of getting a divorce in California can be confusing. Having an attorney from the Cianci Law, PC Creative Family Solutions, who can explain every detail can be a relief. We practice all aspects of family law to include divorce, asset distribution and…
In California, couples who are in domestic partnerships can officially and legally end their relationships by getting a domestic partnership dissolution. This option is very much like a divorce for married couples, but some couples may wonder if there are any other alternatives. A domestic…
No one can argue that it's more crucial for some couples to get a prenuptial agreement before they marry than for others. If one spouse has significantly more assets or if both spouses are going into the marriage with personal and/or business assets they want…
Getting a divorce often means that children are involved. In California, the state law complies with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act that the federal government has put in place. The law has provisions for not only parents but also grandparents. However, joint…
With so many of the long-term couples in Hollywood ending their marriages, the subject of divorce, prenuptial agreements, spousal support, and property division seem to be at the top of everyone's list these days. Just last week, we discussed the split of Gwen Stefani and…
Another long-term, high-profile California couple seems to be going their separate ways. Singers Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale have announced that they are ending their nearly 13-year marriage. Stefani, of the group No Doubt and the television show "The Voice" and Rossdale, the frontman for…
When you get a divorce, issues such as child custody, spousal support, and child support are often paramount. However, property division is also one of the topics that you will need to negotiate with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. How will the assets and debts be distributed?…
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