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What is Forbidden in a California Premarital Agreement? Division of Marital Assets

What is Forbidden in a California Premarital Agreement?

The Implosion of the “Governator’s” Marriage: In May of 2011 former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger…

Kathy MinellaAugust 19, 2011

Domestic Partnerships in California Domestic Partnerships

Domestic Partnerships in California

People living in California are well aware of the ongoing controversy surrounding Proposition 8, the…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 28, 2011

Child Support Obligations in California Child Support

Child Support Obligations in California

It was recently reported that former San Diego Chargers cornerback Antonio Cromartie was $25,000 behind…

Kathy MinellaNovember 24, 2010

Divorce and Facebook: Could You Be Hurting Your Own Case? Divorce

Divorce and Facebook: Could You Be Hurting Your Own Case?

Do you know who’s looking at your Facebook page?  Most people know that potential employers…

Kathy MinellaOctober 22, 2010

Division of Debts in a California Divorce Division of Marital Assets

Division of Debts in a California Divorce

The division of assets and debts in a California divorce depends on their character.  Giving…

Kathy MinellaAugust 20, 2010

Modifying Alimony/Spousal Support in California Divorce

Modifying Alimony/Spousal Support in California

The idea that a husband should financially support his ex-wife in the form of monthly…

Kathy MinellaJune 21, 2010

Career Building During Marriage: Getting Education Costs Back In a California Divorce Division of Marital Assets

Career Building During Marriage: Getting Education Costs Back In a California Divorce

Let’s say that a husband works full-time to support his wife while she goes to…

Kathy MinellaMay 14, 2010

The 7 Deadly Sins You May be Guilty of After Your California Divorce Divorce

The 7 Deadly Sins You May be Guilty of After Your California Divorce

The road toward getting your California divorce judgment probably felt long and rough at times. …

Kathy MinellaApril 23, 2010

Family and Financial Protection During Your San Diego Divorce, Part Two: What Other Court Orders Will You Need? Divorce

Family and Financial Protection During Your San Diego Divorce, Part Two: What Other Court Orders Will You Need?

Divorces in San Diego and throughout California can't become final until at least six months…

Kathy MinellaMarch 12, 2010

Family and Financial Protection During Your San Diego Divorce, Part One: Mandatory Restrictions Divorce

Family and Financial Protection During Your San Diego Divorce, Part One: Mandatory Restrictions

Here in San Diego, there's no shortage of ways for a divorcing spouse to spend…

Kathy MinellaMarch 12, 2010

When Can a Judge Impute Income to an Unemployed Parent? Understanding How California Family Courts Calculate Child Support Child Support

When Can a Judge Impute Income to an Unemployed Parent? Understanding How California Family Courts Calculate Child Support

Hard financial times are still troubling many parents in California who have been laid off…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 9, 2010

The Annulment: When Will California Law Say a Marriage Never Existed? Legal Separation

The Annulment: When Will California Law Say a Marriage Never Existed?

When a judge grants an annulment in California, the parties are deemed to have never…

Kathy MinellaDecember 10, 2009