Child support comes as a great relief to single parents in California who are struggling to make ends meet. Whether the child support you receive from your ex-spouse is a lifesaver that helps you pay your bills or you consider it "extra" money, you may wonder if your...
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What is palimony?
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...
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...
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...
How easy is it to modify my child custody order?
At the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn in California, we understand that even though you are divorced, you must maintain a post-divorce relationship with your ex-spouse if you have minor children. Regardless of how friendly or unfriendly this relationship may be, it is...
Separate property: What you should know
When couples decide to end their marriage in California, they are often forced to negotiate who gets what in the divorce settlement. It can be hard to part with items that you have grown attached to over the years. Since all marital property is legally eligible for...
Is a prenuptial agreement a good idea?
If you are a California resident happily looking forward to your upcoming wedding this summer, the last thing you want to think about is a prenuptial agreement. After all, you and your soon-to-be spouse are madly in love and can hardly wait to be married. You...
6 checklist items to managing post-divorce finances
Once settlements are finalized, divorced individuals can feel like a huge burden has been lifted - especially if the process was lengthy, complicated or contentious. However, the end of a divorce does not necessarily mean the end of financial concerns. There are many...