Spousal support may not be the best option On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Feb 13, 2020 | Divorce | A lower earning spouse may consider making a request for spousal support during the divorce. However, every financial agreement in the final decree will come with some level of tax consequence, so it is […]

Is arbitration a good way to handle divorce? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Feb 25, 2020 | Divorce | There are various ways to reach a settlement in a divorce without having a trial before a judge. One of those alternative ways is through arbitration. According to Nolo Press Occidental, the arbitrator is […]

Not all marriages are fully legal in the eyes of the law, and there are also certain circumstances that may give you cause to seek a marriage annulment. Having your marriage annulled is notably different than going through a divorce because once an annulment takes place, it is as if your marriage never happened in […]

How can you terminate child support garnishments? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Jan 14, 2020 | Firm News | In many family law cases, like divorce, legal separation, custody and visitation cases, there are going to be court orders for child support. The most common child support questions are the amount of money for the […]

How is a parent determined to be unfit? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Dec 2, 2019 | Divorce | When parents of California divorce, they typically have more to deal with than childless couples. They have to figure out matters like child support, child custody, and visitation rights. When determining child custody, the […]

Sharing custody during the holidays On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Dec 3, 2019 | Divorce | During the holidays, many California parents want to spend every moment with their children. After a divorce, though, parents typically have to co-parent during the holiday season. With cooperation and communication, many families can find a holiday […]

Moving on after your divorce On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Dec 4, 2019 | Divorce | Ending your marriage is not easy. It is an emotional process. Even after your sign your California divorce papers, you may not have fully let go of the relationship. This is completely normal, and you should not […]

Is California’s alimony law outdated? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Dec 23, 2019 | Divorce | Alimony or spousal support is a payment of money to an ex-spouse to help him or her meet reasonable financial obligations. In higher income situations, it may also be a way to help an ex-spouse maintain a […]

Including all marital property in a divorce settlement On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Dec 26, 2019 | Divorce | The divorce process can be somewhat tedious. It is difficult to terminate a marriage and start a new life separate from your spouse. While there are many topics to negotiate in the final divorce […]

New CA proposal to encourage parents to pay back child support On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Nov 1, 2019 | Uncategorized | “Encourage” may not be the best word to use for the potential effects of a proposal in California. Critics of the bill may use the word “shame” or “compel” instead. ABC7 […]

How to maintain your parental rights in a child custody case On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Nov 5, 2019 | Divorce | Going through a divorce or separation can be a challenging time for both you and young children. In most states, if you choose to involve the court in your child custody […]

What are important elements of a parenting plan? On behalf of Ryan Family Law | Nov 7, 2019 | Divorce | One of the most complex parts of ending a marriage is figuring out how to continue parenting your children after the divorce occurs. In California, filing for divorce generally involves creating a custody and […]