DIVORCE and LEGAL SEPARTION

The process of filing for divorce or legal separation can be a taxing and overwhelming experience, both emotionally and financially. Separating the life you once shared with your ex-partner can be a challenging task. Along with dividing your property, you may also need to address concerns such as childcare, living arrangements, and the intricacies of starting over. 

An uncontested divorce agreement is a cost-effective approach to end your marriage without the substantial expenses of engaging attorneys. It allows you to swiftly recover and allocate those funds towards starting a new chapter in your life. Moreover, uncontested divorces offer greater privacy, reducing stress levels and facilitating a smoother transition for both parties.

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Separate Assets

Each spouse may have distinct assets. These are the personal belongings that they brought into their marriage and are not eligible for splitting. Such assets could comprise of properties, valuable collections such as antique and automobiles, as well as brokerage, savings, and retirement accounts..

Marital Assets

Assets obtained jointly by you and your spouse during your marriage are referred to as marital assets. In the context of a community property state, both you and your spouse possess these assets equally, typically on a 50-50 basis.

Obligations

Distinguish between personal and joint debt. For instance, you may have outstanding student loans that you acquired prior to the marriage, and as such, your partner typically has no obligation to pay them off. On the other hand, if you and your spouse jointly purchased a house, your mortgage is a shared responsibility and liability

Collect and scan crucial financial records

Essential documents such as car titles, property deeds, and mortgage papers will need to be included. Additionally, account statements for various financial holdings such as banking, investment, 401k, life insurance, brokerage, and other investment accounts should also be obtained.
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Parenting Plan and Child Support

California has stringent laws regarding Child Support. Child support refers to a court-ordered payment that a parent who is divorced or separated must make every month to aid in covering a child's expenses. In California, the courts enforce specific guidelines that dictate the amount of child support each parent must provide. Even if the parents share physical custody equally, a judge may order the parent with a higher income to pay child support.
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Both Parents share Financial Responsibility for Child Support

Child support payments are mandatory until the child completes high school and reaches 18 years old. However, a parent is no longer obliged to pay if their child joins the military, gets married, or is emancipated. Any changes should be communicated to the court. The California Child Support Guideline Calculator calculates child support based on income, deductions, and time spent with the child.
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Child Support is an Obligation not a Choice

Parents cannot waive or limit a child's right to child support. The amount paid by noncustodial parents varies based on factors such as the number of children, income, cost of living, job changes, etc. A new job or raise can affect child support payments. If unable to pay, the court must be notified and a modification requested. Stopping payments can lead to consequences like losing a driver's license.
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Is Spousal Support, or Alimony, still awarded to people?

In California, although not obligatory, if one partner earns significantly more than the other, the court may mandate that the higher-earning spouse provide support. The California guideline states that the paying spouses support be presumptively 40% of his or her net monthly income, minus half of the recipient's net monthly income. Alimony is determined after child support is settled if it is included in the divorce agreement.
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What are some of the criterias for receiving spousal support?

There are several circumstances that may make someone eligible, including: Individuals who can no longer afford the same standard of living they had while married. Stay-at-home parents who missed out on career opportunities while caring for their family. Individuals who supported their spouse financially while they pursued higher education and now have a high-paying career.
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Spousal Support is determined by the Family Law Court

The Court considers the ability of each spouse to maintain their current standard of living independently. The court looks at factors such as each spouse's income, support provided during the marriage, debts, assets, age, health, length of the marriage, primary caretaker of minor children, and allegations of domestic violence to determine spousal support eligibility. In summary, spousal support is granted to those who need it based on the other spouse's capacity to provide it.
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