Divorce

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How to Help Your Children Get Through Divorce

Date: April 25th, 2013 by Hoang-Anh Zapien No Comments

Divorce is a time of turmoil for the entire family. Typically, parents have had time to prepare for and come to terms with the fact that the family unit will be dissolved. However, this news is always startling to children, no matter how inevitable divorce may have seemed. Children often perceive their parents as “superheroes,” so they innocently expect that … Read More

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“Can I Move Away With My Children?”

Date: March 22nd, 2013 by Hoang-Anh Zapien No Comments

During a divorce, parents are forced to rearrange their lives, and significant changes are often inevitable. Amongst these changes, parents who are divorcing usually make the decision to move because they can no longer afford to live in the same area. They feel the need to live closer to their work or even relocate to an area where they have … Read More

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Divorce Process Question & Answer

Date: February 25th, 2013 by David L. Miller No Comments

Q1. My spouse and I plan to divorce, but have not started the process. What should we do first?

A1: Ask friends, family and/or co-workers for the name(s) of local family law attorneys that have been used in the past. A person-to-person referral is always better than a cold search for the right legal advisor when dealing with the important … Read More

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Wage Garnishment and Domestic Support Orders: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

Date: October 8th, 2012 by Evan D. Schwab 2 Comments

The two most common types of support orders in family law are for child support and spousal support. A child support order, for example, specifies a certain amount of money to be paid per month for the support of a child. In a bad economy, there can be many existing support orders that go unpaid. A piece of paper in … Read More

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Guideline Child Support in California

Date: August 22nd, 2012 by Hoang-Anh Zapien No Comments

When parties with children begin the divorce process, the first question they usually have is, “How much do I have to pay?” or “How much will I get?” in child support. In the state of California, the term “guideline support” is often used when referring to the amount of child support due. This term refers to a mathematical formula that … Read More

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Evidence in a Divorce and/or Custody Hearing

Date: April 5th, 2012 by Robin C. Huggins 6 Comments

Many hearings in the family court involve supplying the court with evidence as to your claims. Only relevant and competent evidence can be received and considered by the court. Not every scrap of paper accumulated is going to be considered”relevant” to the court. And often, due to the time constraints of the court, it is especially necessary to select only … Read More

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Saving Money in a Divorce

Date: March 2nd, 2012 by Robin C. Huggins No Comments

With divorces costing anywhere from $3,000 to $100,000 or more, most couples would be interested in finding ways to assist their attorney in saving money. When Kring & Chung is alerted by a client that cost-saving measures should be taken where possible, we make a concerted effort to educate and utilize our client as part of our available resources during … Read More

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Steps to Take After Divorce

Date: January 3rd, 2012 by Robin C. Huggins 1 Comment

Once you have received your filed judgment from the court, your divorce is over, but your work is not necessarily over.

If you elect to resume using a previous name, you will need to change your driver’s license, vehicle title(s) and registration(s), passport and social security card.

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Understanding the Role of the Experts in Family Law

Date: December 27th, 2011 by Evan D. Schwab 2 Comments

The typical family law proceeding in the Clark County, Nevada Family Court involves a judge, attorneys and the litigants. What many family law litigants are not completely familiar with is the role of the expert in a family law matter. Understanding the role of the experts and how they can be useful can assist clients in achieving the most favorable … Read More

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Temporary Matters in Family Law: When It is Not Always Temporary

Date: November 22nd, 2011 by Evan D. Schwab No Comments

Divorce and custody matters can often be a long, painful and difficult process for the litigants and the children that are caught in the middle. There is often uncertainty during the pendency of the action as to issues such as who the children will live with, how much time the children will spend with each parent, and support of the … Read More