Leaked court order provides look into Jolie-Pitt custody battle
Almost two years after Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie broke up, the two are still sparring over custody of their six children. Although the superstar couple has sought to keep…
How to budget the child support you receive
You’ve reached a child support agreement with your ex. That’s just the beginning. Now you have to focus on spending the money wisely as the primary caregiver for your children.…
International child abduction: How the Hague Convention applies
Not all love unions end in “happily ever after.” When children are involved, parents may struggle to come to agreement on which parent their children should live with and how…
What is a prenuptial agreement?
Engaged couples should consider the unpleasant and unromantic but prudent step of entering a contract before marriage that will govern property division and resolve other legal and financial issues if…
Divorce has financial aftershocks
Divorce poses many problems that require consideration of finances and California’s family law. This is particularly true for older couples, especially those over 50-years old whose rate of divorce has…
Custody of the debt after the relationship ends
At the end of a marriage, property division and allocating debt may be resolved through family law proceedings before a California judge. Unmarried couples, however, face significant hurdles with resolving…
What if I fall behind in my alimony in California?
Family law issues in California can be complex and difficult to navigate in any circumstance, but when there is a former spouse who has been ordered to pay alimony to…
What does California family law do about paternity issues?
It is not uncommon for there to be a dispute over paternity in California. There can be numerous reasons for this, but there are certain common denominators when straightening the…
Can income be withheld for child support in California?
When parents are ordered to pay child support in California, it must be adhered to under the law. If it is not, there are alternatives that the state can use…
Can my child support be modified in California?
On behalf of Mohajer Law Firm, APC posted in family law on Friday, April 28, 2017. When there is an order for child support in California, circumstances can arise in…