by Catherine Schwartz | Jun 9, 2020 | Articles
California’s approach to child custody takes a very child-centric approach and encourages parents to collaborate on the plans. When getting a divorce in California, parents must face the challenge of determining appropriate custody and visitation for their children....
by Catherine Schwartz | Jul 31, 2013 | Child Support
Child support payments allow newly single parents who have custody of their children the ability to afford food, clothing, and other essential needs that come with raising a child. It is very common for a spouse who is ordered to pay child support in California to...
by Catherine Schwartz | Apr 29, 2013 | Divorce
In our last blog, I was discussing the possible benefits to filing first in a divorce matter. While there are possible benefits, filing first in no way guarantees that things will go your way. However, with the help of an experienced divorce lawyer, you may have time...
by Catherine Schwartz | Apr 26, 2013 | Divorce
Deciding to file for divorce is a large step for anyone, even if there have been long standing complications in the marriage. But if you have been contemplating the end of your marriage for a while, you may be wondering whether or not there is a benefit to being the...
by Catherine Schwartz | Apr 11, 2013 | Divorce
While it is most common for the husband to have the larger income, many women nowadays are actually making more than their husbands. While this is a positive step for women’s rights, it is problematic when the wife is going through the divorce settlement...
by Catherine Schwartz | Mar 25, 2013 | Same-sex divorce
Same-sex marriage continues to be a topic of debate in our country, but recent polls suggest that the majority of Americans now support gay marriage; 58% of Americans want it to be legal, while 36% want it to be illegal. With public support for same-sex marriage (and...
by Catherine Schwartz | Feb 26, 2013 | Divorce
New tax laws that are taking effect this year with the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) could have an impact on your financial situation if you are in the middle of a divorce. This law was passed by Congress on January 1, 2013 in order to keep taxes...
by Catherine Schwartz | Oct 24, 2012 | Experienced attorney
One of the most important factors in choosing a family law or criminal defense attorney is the attorney’s experience. An attorney who is just out of law school is not going to be as knowledgable about local court rules and procedures, nor will they be as...
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