Family Law Property Disputes

Valuing a Business In today’s society, it is common for either one or even both spouses to possess a share of some sort of business. In some cases the business was built together, built partially before and during the marriage and sometimes completely before the marriage. Unfortunately for those who are considering divorce, a spouse’s ownership interest in a business is considered an asset subject to distribution of property; that is, the division and distribution of each spouse's’ property. Therefore, when a couple is undergoing a divorce, there are many ways in which interest in a business can affect the case....

03 March

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An Overview on Spousal Support

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Family Law, Spousal Support

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a form of payment that is received from one spouse to another after an order has been made in a separation or a dissolution (divorce) case. These forms of payments are meant to support the disadvantaged spouse in an economic way so that he or she may experience a comparable standard of living as he or she enjoyed while in the marriage. In most cases, the spouse who earns higher wages is ordered by the court to pay spousal/partner support to his or her former partner. If you believe you are entitled to receive...

17 February

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Understanding the Difficulties in Child Custody Disputes

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Family Law

Child custody disputes arise most commonly when there is a parental divorce or separation and in cases where children have two parents who were never married and who do not live together. The children of these families can be affected in countless ways. If you are going through a divorce or separation, there are a few aspects you should consider. Seeking the help of a qualified attorney can guide you through the process. He or she can counsel you to determine what factors will affect your child custody case. If you have a child custody case in the state of California,...