Social Media Can Affect a Divorce Case – Here’s How

A significant portion of the U.S. population uses social media platforms on a regular basis. Whether social media is being used for professional or personal reasons, many of us post updates or messages without a second thought for the implications a post may have. During a divorce case, an attorney could use a social media post as evidence in the case. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reports that nearly 80 percent of divorce lawyers use evidence from social media platforms in proceedings. Further, firms have historically used private investigators. With today’s technology and the rise in the use of...

13 May

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The Modification or Termination of Alimony in California

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Divorce, Family Law, Spousal Support

In the State of California, spousal support can be awarded from one spouse to the other after a divorce or legal separation. Depending on the financial circumstances of the divorcing parties at the time of the separation, family law courts may award spousal support when one spouse needs monetary assistance as a result of unemployment or low income. Spousal support, however, may be modified or terminated if the receiving party remarries. Whether you are making spousal support payments or receiving them, understanding how a remarriage can affect the order is important. To learn more about your rights and responsibilities, discuss...

04 March

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Potential Challenges in Same-Sex Divorce Cases in California

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Divorce

For same-sex couples, the divorce process can generally be considered the same as opposite-sex couples, but there are unique aspects to same-sex divorce that should be considered. When preparing to go through a divorce as a same-sex couple in California, obtaining the support of an experienced family law attorney in Southern California can be beneficial - the Knez Law Group can help. For more than three decades, the attorneys at the Knez Law Group have provided efficient support to those seeking or facing legal challenges in California. The firm’s legal acumen and personal attentiveness make them trusted advisors and powerful advocates...

18 January

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What You Should Know About Property Division When Getting a Divorce

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Divorce

The State of California is one of nine states that operate under community property laws in cases of divorce. On the contrary, most states operate under equitable distribution laws, which means that any property acquired during the marriage will belong to the party who earned the property. Unless there are unusual circumstances, marital property divided in a divorce will be allocated equitably. Based on community property laws, however, marital property is divided straight down the middle, without regard to mitigating circumstances. Even if only one spouse was employed for the duration of the marriage, both parties own the property equally. It...