Blog Posts in May, 2013

Divorce Litigation: It's Not for Wimps

By Jackie Pilossoph and Huffington Post Though many couples are opting for collaborative divorce and mediation today, there are times when traditional litigation is the best way to proceed with a divorce. But as HuffPost Divorce blogger Jackie Pilossoph will tell you, going head to head with your soon-to-be ex in court is not for the faint of heart. There are many ways to get divorced. You and ...

Helping Fathers Stand Up for Their Children in Court

Growing numbers of men are no longer content to see their children a few times a month after a Pasadena separation and divorce . Unfortunately, men who want to continue to be involved parents after their marriage ends often face a legal system that is not always sympathetic to their needs. Perhaps the most helpful tip for fathers to remember is to never bring child support payments up when custody ...

The Duty of Stepparents to Support their Stepchildren

When filing for divorce in Pasadena , most people aren't planning to remarry immediately. However, a large number of divorcees do eventually remarry. Being part of a blended family creates unique challenges that should be taken into consideration before tying the knot. Under common law, stepparents do not have a financial responsibility to support stepchildren. So if both the stepparent and the ...

Dividing Assets When Your Spouse Is in the Military

Even when a Pasadena divorce involves a spouse serving in the military, the details of the case are handled in California civil courts according to state laws. Nevertheless, there are still a few differences you should be aware of if you have a spouse who is in the military. A military member's Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) details many of the assets that will be used in determining property ...

What is Community Property vs. Separate Property?

What is Community Property vs. Separate Property? California is one of the nine states that recognize community property law, which is similar in structure to a business partnership. Under community property, both spouses are treated as equal co-owners of property acquired during the marriage. The Three Types of Property There are three types of property classifications for married couples in ...

Date of Separation May Prove Crucial in Ashton Kutcher/Demi Moore Divorce

Date of Separation May Prove Crucial in Ashton Kutcher/Demi Moore Divorce For the average person seeking a divorce in Pasadena, the date of separation doesn't have a significant impact in terms of the value of the final settlement. For high net worth individuals, however, the date of separation sometimes makes quite a bit of difference. Consider the highly publicized divorce between Ashton Kutcher ...

How Are Daycare Expenses Handled After Divorce?

The court recognizes that daycare costs typically rise after a Pasadena divorce because there are no longer two parents at home to share the burden of child care. Therefore, the cost of daycare is taken into consideration when determining how much child support is appropriate. In most cases, daycare costs are split 50/50 if daycare is necessary for the custodial parent to continue working or to ...

Streamlining the Mandatory Disclosure Process

Divorce laws in Pasadena require that a divorce begin with mandatory disclosures from each spouse regarding their personal financial history. The disclosure process requires that each spouse produce a variety of financial documents. The exact documents needed vary based on your income and assets, but typically include: Three months of recent pay stubs, if you work outside the home State and ...