Blog Posts in March, 2013

Should I File for Bankruptcy if I Owe Child Support?

If you've fallen behind on your child support payments after your divorce in Pasadena , you might be wondering if filing for bankruptcy would be the best way to deal with your debt. There are two types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Both will have a negative impact on your credit rating, so the decision to file for bankruptcy isn't one you should take lightly. ...

Fathers Seeking Primary Custody Are a Growing Group

The issue of father's rights has been receiving an increased amount of attention from family lawyers in Pasadena . While it was once rare for a father to seek primary custody of his children after a divorce, there are now many men who want to be named custodial parents. When deciding who should be granted primary custody, the court will look at how involved each parent is with the daily tasks ...

What Is an IWO?

If you are a noncustodial parent who falls behind on your child support payments after a Pasadena divorce , the court may issue an Order/Notice to Withhold Income (IWO) for Child Support (FL-195). Also called the Income Withholding for Support, this form requires your employer to withhold a portion of your wages to meet your past-due child support obligation. If your employer receives an order to ...

What Is an Ex Parte Divorce?

If you want to file for a Pasadena divorce and your spouse lives outside the state of California, you will be asking the court for an ex parte divorce. An ex parte divorce occurs when the divorce is granted in a jurisdiction in which only one spouse is living. This is most often because the couple has been separated for quite some time and one spouse has moved away to establish residency in a ...

Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer Raises $6,000 for Foothill Unity Center

Pasadena’s premier family law firm, The Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer, A Professional Corporation (LODPS, APC), announced today that it has raised $6,000 during its 10-Year anniversary Monte Carlo Night fundraiser. One hundred percent of the money raised will go to Foothill Unity Center—a multi-service, non-profit agency serving low-income families throughout the San Gabriel Valley. he LODPS ...

How Can I Enforce My Visitation Rights?

After a Pasadena divorce , it can be challenging to be a noncustodial parent. It's frustrating to have limited amounts of time to spend with your children, especially if your ex is refusing to comply with the court ordered visitation schedule. The only way your ex can legally interfere with your visitation rights is in the case of child endangerment. For example, if you showed up intoxicated to ...

When Is a Prenup Unenforceable?

Pasadena divorce lawyers have been following the recent New York divorce case of Elizabeth and Peter Petrakis with great interest. Elizabeth Petrakis, wife of millionaire Peter Petrakis, was able to successfully get her prenup thrown out by the New York court. The prenup guaranteed her $25,000 for each year of marriage, even though Peter is said to be worth between $20 and $30 million. The ...

Can Cohabitation Affect My Alimony?

While it's certainly exciting to begin a new relationship after your Pasadena divorce , it's important to consider the possible impact of cohabitation of any alimony payments that you might be receiving. At one point, alimony orders were only terminated if the recipient remarried. In recognition of the increase in couples choosing to cohabitate, however, it's now much more common for an alimony ...