Blog Posts in March, 2010
Posted on Mar 25, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. How is child support calculated in California? I have heard about "Guideline Support" but am wondering what this means? A. In 1993 California adopted a Statewide Uniform Guideline to come ...
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Posted on Mar 24, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. I remarried in August, 2009, and my new wife is a doctor. She has one child from her prior marriage and I have two. I am still paying my former wife alimony and child support even though the kids ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. My ex girlfriend gave birth to our son three years ago. I was at the hospital with her, and signed a document they handed me that said I was the father. She and I were never married. We lived ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. Before I married we signed a prenup that says I waived any right to spousal support. Is this valid? A. Maybe yes, maybe no. Sections 1612 and 1615 of the California Family Code impose important ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. If I have a California divorce case pending but there has been no final judgment, is it possible to terminate the marital status so that I can remarry? A. California requires that at least six ...
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