Blog Posts in June, 2014

Co-Parenting Mistakes to Avoid

Acting as co-parents after your Pasadena divorce isn't always easy. If you’re still struggling with hurt and anger from your divorce, it will take some time to learn how to work together to do what is in the best interests of your children. First, you must let go of the desire to “win” in family court. Do not go back to court in search of more child support or a change in custody unless this is ...

Think Twice Before Moving Out After Filing for Divorce

If you're filing for a divorce in Pasadena , it might seem like common sense to pack your bags and move out of the home you and your spouse share. However, moving out is often not a good idea. In fact, moving out of the marital home is commonly listed as one of the top mistakes men make when filing for divorce. If you leave the home without your children, you risk having your spouse’s attorney ...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Proves that Divorce Offers a New Beginning

When going through a Pasadena divorce , many people find themselves feeling hurt, angry, and/or depressed. This is a normal reaction to the stress of ending your marriage, but it doesn't mean that you need to fall into the trap of a toxic relationship with your ex. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, an actor and semi-retired professional wrestler, recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his 2008 ...

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony Amicably Finalize Their Divorce

Pasadena divorce lawyers caution clients that there is no typical length of time in which a divorce is finalized. This is illustrated by the exceptionally long divorce case of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. The Hollywood stars amicably finalized their divorce last week, although they've been separated since July 2011 and both been seen dating other people in the interim. The couple was married ...

What Types of Expenses Does Child Support Cover?

After a Pasadena divorce, parents often find themselves wondering what child support is intended to cover. This is a fair question to ask, but not always an easy one to answer. The purpose of child support payments is to ensure that both parents are contributing toward the basic costs of raising the child. Child support amounts are based on a formula that takes into account each parent’s income, ...

Liquidating Assets During Your Divorce

When dividing assets during a Pasadena divorce, it’s important to be aware of the tax consequences of any asset liquidation. Judges and attorneys often discuss the value of assets before taxes, but the different tax liability associated with various types of assets can mean that what appears to be an equal division on paper is anything but. For example, liquidating your 401-k could create a large ...

Halle Berry Case Shows Joint Custody May Still Require Child Support

If you are seeking joint custody of your children in your Pasadena divorce , you may have been surprised by the recent announcement that actress Halle Berry has been ordered to pay $16,000 per month in child support to model Gabriel Aubry even though the pair shares custody of their six-year-old daughter Nahla. Sometimes, parents push for joint physical custody because they think it will help them ...

Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas Announce Their Divorce

On June 6, actress Melanie Griffith filed for divorce from actor Antonio Banderas. The petition was filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court and illustrates some of the issues parents of teens must deal with when going through a Pasadena divorce . Banderas and Griffith were married in 1996. This is Griffith’s fourth divorce and Banderas’s second divorce. The split is said to be an amicable one, ...