Barbara Hammers
The dangers of verbal modifications of child or spousal support
The dangers of verbal modifications of child or spousal support. Many people have asked for assistance with the enforcement of a verbal modification of child or spousal support. The story goes something like this… “My ex spouse and I agreed to reduce the amount of support for our kids (or spousal support) from $1,000 per month…
Read MoreUnderstanding California Community Property laws.
The laws in the State of California express that any real or personal property acquired during a valid marriage, except for an inheritance or gift, should be considered community property. This is according to California Family Code §760 which explains the laws referring to community property and §771, which refers to separate property. In the…
Read MoreBusiness asset division in divorce proceedings
The valuation and distribution of marital property can be a frustrating and contentious issue for both parties. The process can become even more difficult when the assets include an interest in a business, because the business interest is often the most valuable part of the divorcing couple’s community property. There are many types of privately-held businesses,…
Read MoreCan Collaborative Law Save Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman from a real-life ‘War of the Roses’? It Could Be the Answer for this High Net Worth Couple.
Comedic actors Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman separate, now contenders for a collaborative divorce. The couple recently announced their split after more than 40 years together. You may recall that DeVito once co-starred in the hit film, The War of the Roses, based on a contemptuous divorce. Hopefully, his real life won’t imitate his ‘reel’…
Read MoreGirl, seventeen, pregnant with twins, flees Anaheim, CA hospital to avoid a forced abortion.
Her parents are now trying to take her to India for an abortion against her will. What can she do? The courts in California have a strict policy, their primary concern is to act in the best interests of the child. Being forced to have an abortion might be considered child abuse by the court. If…
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