Alimony refers to funds that one ex-spouse is legally obligated to pay the other following a divorce. It's sometimes referred to as spousal support, but it is very different from child support and should never be treated as the same thing. You can't, for example, cut back on ordered child support be...

What Happens When Weed Finds its Way into Your Divorce

Written By Alexa Steinberg, Esq.

California voters approved adult use cannabis in California and at midnight on November 8, 2016, it was officially legal for Californians, 21 and over to possess and use cannabis. But legal doesn’t mean a free p...

What Child Support Can Pay for, and What It Doesn't Cover

Most state courts decide child support figures based on a combination of factors and formulaic calculations that take into account both parents' incomes and the needs of the children involved. The goal of the courts is usually to ensure that ...

Endless calls to lawyers. Fighting with your spouse. Helping your children get used to living with uncertainty. The challenges of divorce are enough to give anyone a headache. But it doesn’t have to be like this. You can manage your own divorce in a way that minimizes stress and preserves your sanit...

Marriage is the hardest thing many of us ever do. When you vowed “till death do us part,” you could never have anticipated the myriad challenges a lifetime of togetherness brings. While ending a marriage can be painful, it can also open the door to new kinds of happiness. Many people find that divor...