On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Mar 26, 2020 | Divorce
If you’re struggling with unexpected unemployment, you probably have no idea how you’re going to pay your child support obligation in the coming months. That’s a huge problem for a lot of parents, and it’s hard to know what to do. Here are some of your options:...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Feb 26, 2020 | Divorce
With the exception of experiencing trauma firsthand or losing a member of their immediate family, divorce may be the most traumatic thing that your children experience in their young lives. Concerns about the traumatic implications of divorce can lead people to remain...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jan 30, 2020 | Divorce
No-fault divorces have become the modern standard. In fact, all divorces that go through the California courts these days are no-fault divorces, meaning that the state does not determine if either spouse bears responsibility for the end of the marriage. Before a...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jan 29, 2020 | Divorce
No matter how hard you try, it’s difficult to be prepared for the real expense of divorce. From the cost of new furniture to legal fees, it can seem like there’s always something else that you have to cover during this process. Now, your spouse has suddenly stopped...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jan 28, 2020 | Divorce
When you enter into a marriage, you do so as an adult capable of making your own decisions. Both spouses must consent to the marriage for it to be legal and official. That standard can lead to some confusion about your rights at the end of a marriage. Specifically,...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jan 28, 2020 | Divorce
At the end of your marriage, you will face certain universal concerns. You will undoubtedly worry about your financial stability during and after the divorce, as well as what will happen with your assets and debts. If you have children, parenting arrangements for them...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Jan 13, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce can be hard for more than just parents. In some cases, it could hinder grandparents from maintaining close ties with their grandchildren. Sadly, a divorce could sever these relationships for a variety of reasons. If grandparents are worried about their...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Dec 10, 2019 | Divorce
Entering a divorce can leave you full of questions, like how you’re going to support yourself when it’s all over. You’re not the first person to ask, and there could be systems put in place by the court to make sure you’ve got the answers. Divorce is the second most...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Oct 25, 2019 | Divorce
With divorce, one of the biggest questions is how you should handle the family home. Certainly, the easiest route for a lot of couples is to sell the house. They try to get as much money out of it as they can, they split up that money and they are both free to seek...
On behalf of Kathleen J. Smith, Attorney at Law | Oct 11, 2019 | Divorce
Nothing can predict divorce 100% of the time. You can find couples with all of the red flags and warning signs who, for one reason or another, decide that they’re still going to stay together. You can also find couples who seem headed for divorce and then manage...
