You likely already know that you may be able to obtain spousal support when you seek a California divorce. But did you know that you likewise may be able to obtain support when you seek to end your nonmarital relationship? As FindLaw explains, California's unique...
Year: 2018
Is child support modification warranted in your case?
Divorce is never easy, as many California parents can attest. Even in the best of circumstances where both spouses wish each other well and simply want to agree to a settlement and move on in life in separate directions, numerous legal issues can arise along the way...
The pitfalls of a Facebook divorce
At the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn in California, we know that staying in more or less constant contact with your family and friends on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. may well be your new normal. If, however, you and your spouse are headed...
Can a power of attorney guard your parents from financial abuse?
Your parents are intelligent and raised you to make wise financial decisions. Therefore, it can be shocking and heartbreaking to discover they fell prey to the type of scam that targets the elderly or the naïve. It might be hard to confront the fact that your parents...
Elements to consider when developing your parenting plan
Divorce proves confusing and heartbreaking for all parties, especially children. Depending on their age, children react to divorce in various emotional ways. To continue to provide an uninterrupted life for your child, it may prove wise to agree on a parenting plan....
Avoid these costly financial errors during your divorce
As you begin to work through the process of getting divorced, you will encounter many important decisions to be made. For example, choices will need to be made about where to live, how you will arrange custody of your children and whether or not you or your ex will be...
Should you get an annulment instead of a divorce?
If you wish to end your California marriage, you have two options: divorce and annulment. While most people choose the former, you may qualify for the latter depending on the precise circumstances of your marriage.As explained by the California Courts System, when a...
What is a charitable trust?
If you are one of the many Californians for whom giving back to your community is a big part of your life, you may wish to consider establishing a charitable trust as a means by which to donate to your church or favorite charity in a long-term structured manner. As...
A protective order may help you leave an abusive relationship
It can be extremely difficult to leave an abusive marriage, whether your spouse is physically or emotionally abusive. You may have tried many times to leave, only to be pulled right back into the abuse. At the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn, we understand the struggle...
Imagining your future lifestyle may help you with divorce
Getting a divorce is a major life change. It can be emotionally and financially challenging, and you may find yourself wanting to wallow in the hardships of the present moment. However, in such a situation, it may be more in your best interests to look toward the...