Blog Posts in July, 2014

A 5-Step Plan to Tell Your Kids About the Divorce

If you’re t hinking about filing for divorce in Pasadena , here’s a practical 5-step plan for how to gently break the news to your children. Schedule a time for your discussion when everyone can be there and no one will need to rush off to school, work, or other commitments. You and your spouse should announce the divorce together while all of the children are present to avoid having siblings feed ...

Liberty Ross and Rupert Sanders Finalize Their Divorce

Thanks to the advent of no-fault divorce laws, it’s irrelevant whether or not one spouse has been unfaithful when negotiating a Pasadena divorce settlement unless the couple has a prenup that specifically outlines a monetary penalty for an affair. However, California's divorce laws do take into account the future earning capacity of each spouse, as well as any sacrifices one spouse has made for ...

Facebook Becomes a Tool in Child Support Collection

Pasadena divorce lawyers frequently warn clients that social media -- especially Facebook posts, even those that are only intended for close friends and family -- can be used as evidence in a variety of court proceedings. Before the divorce, posts about your wild weekend parties can be used as evidence against your bid for custody of your children. After the divorce, bragging about how much money ...

The IRS Isn't Interested in the Terms of Your Divorce

Financial problems can create tension in an already struggling marriage, so it’s not surprising that many couples filing for divorce in Pasadena find themselves wondering who is responsible for paying any overdue taxes that they may owe. Although you can negotiate a divorce settlement that assigns a 50/50 joint responsibility for overdue taxes or one that assigns that debt entirely to your former ...

Should I Ask for an Increase in Child Support?

Child support payments set at the time of your Pasadena divorce can be changed, if needed. Both parents are able to make requests to have the order modified. If you are receiving child support, you may have a valid reason for an increase if: Your income from employment has decreased and you are unable to meet your child’s needs based on your current income and the child support you are receiving. ...

Burt Reynolds Discovers the Impact of Interest on Overdue Alimony and Child Support

If you are ordered to pay alimony and/or child support after your Pasadena divorce , please keep in mind that the law does not allow these types of debts to be discharged with a bankruptcy filing. Bankruptcy protects you from medical bills, credit card debt, past due utility bills, personal loans, and collection agency accounts, but child support and alimony awards can’t be included in your list ...

How Are Gambling Winnings and Debts Treated During a Divorce?

One question that often comes up in a Pasadena divorce is how gambling winnings and debts are treated when dividing marital assets. In most cases, California's community property laws state that all assets and debts incurred during a marriage belong equally to both spouses. This means that gambling winnings would need to be divided during a divorce. However, if there is evidence that one spouse ...

Protecting Your Online Life After Your Pasadena Divorce

In today’s high tech world, it’s important to give some thought as to how you plan to protect your online life after filing for divorce in Pasadena . If you’re not careful, the same technology that makes your daily life easier can be used by an angry spouse to seek revenge. Many people share passwords for email, Facebook, and other personal accounts with their significant others, and those who ...