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Understanding California’s child custody laws
California couples contemplating divorce should be aware of the state’s child custody laws. For instance, as set out by the California court system, there are two types of custody: legal and physical.
Women may still need alimony more than men today
Regardless of your financial status when you were married, getting a divorce can present a hardship. The prospect of a lengthy, contentious divorce, going from a two-income household to being the sole source of income and raising young children are just a few of the challenges newly divorced people face, especially women.
What is the role of a postnuptial agreement?
Most California residents know someone with a prenuptial agreement, or is at least familiar with the concept. These agreements allow a couple to make important economic decisions before entering into marriage.
Can I still take a tax deduction for my spousal support payments?
Tax day is nearly here, both nationwide and in California. With all the rumors floating around about the alimony deduction, you may be uncertain about whether or not you can still deduct your spousal support payments from your federal income tax.
Mediation, an alternative divorce process
If you are preparing to divorce, you have probably been given a lot of unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends and family. Most divorced couples have gone through a process which is combative, frustrating, and ultimately emotionally damaging.
Understanding collaborative divorce
At the Law Offices of Diane J.N. Morin INC. in California, we know that many of our clients are looking for a more amicable, cooperative and less stressful way to obtain a divorce than that offered by the traditional litigation process.
