When there's a child you want to take guardianship of, it's not as easy as saying you want to do that and going to court. On top of the court paperwork, you'll need to obtain the parents' consent for you to take over guardianship. If the parents are deceased and...
Month: February 2018
Mother still fighting to bring her children home from Lebanon
There's nothing worse than having your worst fears play out in front of your eyes, but that's what is happening to a mother from California. According to a news release from Feb. 20, a mother alerted the courts to the fact that her children were worried that their...
You may be responsible for debts your ex doesn’t pay
You and your ex bought a new car about a year before the divorce. It's a $50,000 BMW, a car your ex always wanted. He or she agrees to take the car and agrees to pay off the rest of the debt, even though both of you got the loan together. A year later, the lender...
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to affect alimony in 2019
Not having a tax break for those who pay alimony is a big deal. Individuals currently have the right to deduct alimony from their taxes. Those who receive it have to pay taxes on that money. Now, changes to the tax law starting in 2019 will change that, making anyone...
Don’t fall for these 3 child custody myths
Divorce comes with many challenges. For instance, you will have to decide what to do with your Morena Valley home and how to divide your other property. In addition, you may also have to work out a child custody schedule with your future ex. Dealing with custody...