Category Archives: Financial Obligations

Dennis Rodman in Trouble

On Tuesday, Dennis Rodman, NBA Hall of Famer who played for the Bulls and Lakers was told by an Orange County Court Commissioner that he might go to jail for 20 days for contempt or court unless he pays $830,376 … Continue reading

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Date(s) of Separation

Believe it or not, couples undergoing divorce sometimes disagree over their date of separation. Now, you may be asking 1) how can people not know the date they were separated, and 2) why does the date of separation even matter? … Continue reading

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What Happens to Support Payments in Bankruptcy?

According to “The Fragile Middle Class: Americans in Debt,” unemployment, medical bills, and divorce cause 40% of individual bankruptcies. How a divorce will affect an individual who files for bankruptcy depends on the settlement reached with regard to spousal and … Continue reading

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What’s inside a Prenuptial Agreement

A prenuptial agreement can include many of the issues which may come up in a divorce to later follow. There are also limits to the areas it can control. A prenuptial agreement can deal with; property division during divorce, responsibility … Continue reading

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Child Support in Orange County: When a parent lives in another state

When a parent or guardian of a child lives in a different state, or even country, a child support case can be opened in a one of the parent’s or guardian’s local child support agencies. This will create and exact … Continue reading

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Duties of a Guardian of the Person: Part 2

Am I financially responsible for a child’s behavior? Yes, you are financially responsible for any child under your care in most cases. Just as a parent would be, a guardian will be held accountable for any damages or harm due … Continue reading

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Divorce or Separation in Orange County: Understanding Community Property

Community property usually means everything that the spouses or domestic partners own together. This means everything that you bought or got while you were together in marriage or a domestic partnership — including debt — that is not a gift or inheritance. Community … Continue reading

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