Family Law Attorney Bruce A. Mandel 
In California, spousal support, also known as alimony, can be ordered by the court under several circumstances, including divorce, legal separation, annulment, and as part of a domestic violence restraining order. Similarly, partner support can be ordered in a domestic partnership separation. If you are going through a divorce or separation and spousal support is … Read more
Legal separation and divorce are distinct legal proceedings with different legal outcomes in California. While both legal processes are similar in many ways, the end results are not the same. When divorce proceedings are finalized, your marriage is dissolved, and you and your spouse are no longer legally married. When you go through the legal … Read more
With the second wave of the pandemic in full swing, living with the fear of becoming ill from COVID-19 has become a reality that many of us wish we did not have to face. As a parent, your worries can be two-fold as you have to ensure your health, as well as your child’s health. … Read more
In California, both parents are expected to contribute to the costs of raising a child. California’s child support laws specifically provide that parents’ first and principal obligations are to support their minor children according to the parents’ circumstances and stations in life. Child support is calculated based on suggested state guidelines and other case-specific factors … Read more
Last-minute prenuptial agreements are frowned upon in California, and both parties are required to have at least seven days to review the document before signing. If your wedding is tomorrow and both of you have had the document for at least seven days, you may still have time to execute the agreement. If both of … Read more
