On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Jan 27, 2020 | divorce
Our law firm knows that many different factors affect various facets of family law, such as child custody, property division and alimony payments. One’s job plays an important role in these issues and other family law matters, especially child support payments...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Jan 16, 2020 | divorce
As a California resident, you need to be aware of a law unique to our state. Popularly called the palimony law, it addresses spousal support, but not in the way you normally think about that term. This law addresses the payments an unmarried but cohabitating person...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Nov 4, 2019 | divorce
Divorce in California may be slightly higher than the national average of 50% for first marriages. However, sometimes you may want the divorce, but your spouse still wants to remain in the legal relationship. The state is a “no fault” state meaning either you or your...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Oct 14, 2019 | divorce
People in California and elsewhere in the United States are leaving marriages of decades at a much faster rate than they used to. According to Forbes, the over-50 age group has seen an increase in divorce rates at the same time that the overall rate has gone down....
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Oct 7, 2019 | divorce
Dealing with credit cards is bound to be an issue in just about any divorce. Spouses who are ending their marriage should make sure they have their own cards going forward, but there is still the matter of dealing with existing credit card debt incurred by the couple....
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Jun 11, 2019 | divorce
One of the adjustments you have to make after a divorce in California is to learn how to be a single parent. This is not something that comes easily to everyone. It can take time and work to make it feel natural to you, especially if your ex-spouse was a very involved...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | May 29, 2019 | divorce
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, you may wonder if you will have to pay alimony or if you will receive it. The answer depends on a number of factors. The Judicial Branch of California details what factors a judge considers when determining whether or not to...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Feb 1, 2019 | divorce
When a person decides to divorce their spouse in California, they are often distracted by the emotional trauma that they are left to endure as the result of their newly-ended relationship. As a result, some people make critical mistakes that may not even be noticeable...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Dec 9, 2018 | divorce
Residents in California who own their primary residence and are getting divorced will have to make the decision about what to do with their home once their marriage is over. For many people, a home represents their single largest asset so this decision has the...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Oct 12, 2018 | divorce
When you and your spouse are going through a divorce in California, it can be next to impossible to keep your thoughts from wandering to your failed relationship during the day. While it is good to give yourself time to feel your emotions, allowing your thoughts to...