If I claim abuse, will I lose my children? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Jun 8, 2020 | Divorce | The majority of custody cases in California end with joint custody. The reason why this is such a common custody situation is that the court will do what is in the best interest […]

How do courts determine spousal support? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | May 5, 2020 | Divorce | Depending on your divorce situation in California, spousal support may require you or your ex to contribute a designated amount of money each month for alimony payments. Regardless of which end of the negotiations you are […]

Can you modify spousal support? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | May 22, 2020 | Divorce | When California residents divorce, there are several matters to tend to. For example, you must decide how to handle matters of spousal support. In most cases, the person making the most must make payments to their ex-partner. […]

Is it possible to lower your child support payments? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | May 26, 2020 | Firm News | Raising a child is often an expensive endeavor. After all, not only must you fund everyday expenses, but you likely must also cover educational, extracurricular, medical and other costs. However, if you […]

How wealth relates to divorce risk, amicability On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Apr 11, 2020 | Divorce | Wealth and Divorce The root cause of many divorces is financial problems. People who are wealthy may have different issues with money, but that does not mean that they have none at all. As a […]

Dealing with a divorce-related identity crisis On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Apr 21, 2020 | Divorce | For some people, moving on from a failed marriage is relatively simple and life seems full of new opportunities. For others, however, the end of a marriage leads to an identity crisis. Uncertainty about one’s role […]

What is a no fault divorce? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Mar 11, 2020 | Divorce | According to the California State Assembly, California was the first state to enact the no fault divorce law. Then governor, Ronald Reagan, signed the law in late 1969 and it went into effect at the start […]

Can you not pay child support if you are unable to afford it? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Mar 23, 2020 | Divorce | As you work toward finalizing your divorce in California, one of the agreements you may need to negotiate is child custody. With that, you may be required to pay […]

Marriages sometimes simply do not work out. Yet, because marriage is a binding contract between you, your spouse and the state, ending it can be difficult. While divorce is exceedingly more common, you may be able to dissolve your union with an annulment. Divorce is often a costly and time-consuming process. While annulments tend to […]

What is spousal abuse? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Feb 13, 2020 | Uncategorized | While most are familiar with the term “domestic violence,” it is also important to understand the specific legal definition of spousal abuse. In California, this is legally treated as its own separate entity that is related to domestic […]

What is collaborative divorce? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Feb 11, 2020 | Divorce | While many people believe that divorce is one of the most acrimonious legal battles a person could go through, this is not always the case. There are certain divorces that almost write themselves, and some that are more-or-less […]

How can I co-parent positively? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Feb 11, 2020 | Divorce | There are many difficult aspects to divorce, but one of the hardest has to be figuring out how to be an effective parent after the ink on the paperwork has dried. The most popular form of custody […]