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If I Have Joint Custody, Do I Still Have to Pay Child Support?
Joint physical custody is a child custody agreement that grants both parents the responsibility of day-to-day care of their child(ren) after a divorce or separation. Since joint custody refers to the shared physical and/or legal custody of their kids, parents must also understand how joint custody arrangements will impact the amount of child support… Read More »
Can I Get Custody of Our Kids Even If The Divorce Was My Fault?
Talk of divorce is usually preceded by a very complex set of circumstances for many couples. From a personal standpoint, each spouse will typically have an opinion as to why the marriage ended, and the explanations provided across our Los Angeles divorce attorney community can range from lack of trust and infidelity to lack… Read More »
What Can I Do If My Spouse Is Not Responding To Divorce Papers In California?
Divorce can become quite complicated in California, and often can become more convoluted when one spouse refuses to respond to divorce papers. While there are many reasons why the filing spouse may be left waiting for a response, some of the most common reasons are that the other spouse is in denial that a… Read More »
What are the Most Common Financial Mistakes During Divorce In Los Angeles?
No matter how ready you are to move on, divorce is a physically, emotionally, and financially draining experience for many reasons. Even if there are no children involved, eliminating child custody and support matters from your discussions, there is still every other detail that must be resolved before for your California divorce can be… Read More »
How Long Do Alimony Payments Last In California?
When couples divorce in California, one may be ordered to pay spousal support payments to the other, based on several predetermined circumstances. At the Land Legal Group, our Los Angeles spousal support lawyer understand that there may be some confusion regarding how long those payments last and are answering some of the most frequently asked… Read More »
What is the Difference Between An Annulment and Divorce In California?
At the Land Legal Group, our Los Angeles divorce attorneys understand how difficult dissolving a marriage can be, whether you have been married for six months, six years, or even decades. In the State of California, there are two ways to legally end a marriage — which are dictated by the circumstances of the… Read More »
Studies Show Infidelity as a Leading Cause of Divorce in California
According to recent studies, infidelity or extramarital affairs are responsible for 59.6% of divorces throughout the United States. While California spouses do not have to prove that the other spouse has done anything wrong to file for divorce, extra-marital affairs are responsible for the breakdown of most marriages that end in divorce. California spouses… Read More »
The Land Legal Group Family Law Firm in Los Angeles is Fully Operational During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Like most of the country, everyone in California is required to stay home except to get essential goods — including groceries and pharmacy items — seek medical care, care for a relative or friend, or go to an essential job, as states work tirelessly to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 19, 2020, the… Read More »
What Can I Do About My Ex Violating Our California Child Custody Agreement?
At the Land Legal Group, our Los Angeles child custody lawyers understand that your children are your top priority. We also understand that when parents divorce — or separate if they were never married — child custody arrangements are not always easy to agree on. Some couples can establish child custody contracts that work… Read More »
Is There a Waiting Period to File for Divorce in California?
Education, career, opportunity, family, and friends can all influence our journeys and inspire us to move from one state to another, even multiple times throughout our lives. When significant changes occur, we must make decisions like buying or selling a home or finding new schools for our children. While these are all things we… Read More »
