by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Oct 6, 2026 | Family Law
The short answer Not automatically. If you share custody, moving out of state with your child generally requires either the other parent’s consent or a court order. California courts decide these “move-away” requests based on the best interest of the... by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Sep 1, 2026 | Family Law
The short answer California calculates child support using a statewide guideline formula written into Family Code § 4055. The formula is driven mainly by two things: each parent’s net disposable income and the percentage of time the child spends with each... by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Aug 4, 2026 | Family Law
The short answer California is a community property state. Generally, property and debt acquired during the marriage are considered community property and divided equally between the spouses, while separate property — owned before marriage, or received by gift or... by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Jul 2, 2026 | Family Law
The short answer A California divorce cannot be finalized any sooner than six months after the responding spouse is served with the petition — that waiting period is set by law and applies even to the simplest cases. Contested divorces involving support, custody, or... by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Jul 2, 2026 | Family Law
The short answer California courts decide custody by one overriding standard: the best interest of the child. A judge weighs the child’s health, safety, and welfare, each parent’s ability to provide care, and any history of abuse — not the parent’s...
by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Jul 1, 2026 | Family Law
The short answer California calculates spousal support in two stages. Temporary support — paid while the divorce is pending — follows a county guideline formula based on each spouse’s income. Long-term support, ordered at judgment, is not formula-based: a judge...
