A common and important question in a divorce proceeding is will my spouse have to pay my attorney fees? There are two sources of authory for fees and costs awards in dissolution, legal separation and nullity actions. The first is need-based awards pursuant to Family Codes 2030 and 2032 and the second is an award of… [Read More about Will my spouse have to pay my attorney fees?]
Divorce
The Changing of Title or the Character of Property During Marriage
During marriage it is common for the title or character of property to change. This process is called a transmutation. A transmutation is a transaction or agreement that changes the character of property. Even a gift is a transmutation. Spouses may transmute by agreement or transfer the following property with or without consideration: (1) community property to the separate… [Read More about The Changing of Title or the Character of Property During Marriage]
Enforcing a Child Support Order
There is always a relief for a payee parent when the court orders child support. The parent who receives child support now knows exactly how much he or she will be receiving and can now budget accordingly. However, that relief can be short lived if the payor parent does not pay. In some cases, getting the… [Read More about Enforcing a Child Support Order]
