Can Community Debt Payment be Spousal Support? Understanding California Law on Divorce and Joint Debts
In Sacramento and throughout California, family courts are often asked to weigh financial fairness in divorce, especially when one spouse is saddled with paying off shared debts. Divorce can be financially complicated, especially when court orders to pay spousal support and payment of community obligations collide. If you’re dealing with...
How Sacramento and Placer County Attorneys Modify Spousal Support Orders: A Step-by-Step Guide
Spousal support, formerly known as alimony, is a key component of many divorce settlements and judgments in California. However, changes in financial circumstances may require adjustments to existing spousal support orders. Given the rising cost of living and changing employment opportunities in Sacramento and Placer County, modifications to spousal support...
Same-Sex Marriage Divorce and Child Custody Disputes
The landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges, decided in 2015 by the U.S. Supreme Court, granted long overdue rights to same-sex couples. These rights include the right to marry, and consequently, the right to divorce. For same-sex couples, getting divorced in California generally follows the same process as it does for opposite-sex...
Regis Philbin’s Family Law “Rule”.
Regis Philbin passed away recently. Did you know that the “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” host has a special place in California Family Law? How famous do you have to be to get a Family Court “Rule of Law” named after you? In the late 80's and early 90's,...