The American Rescue Plan Act that was signed into law earlier this year provided many in Monterey with the financial lifeline they need during these tough times. One part of the Act that parents may be especially pleased with is the increase in the child tax credit to...
What qualifies as income when calculating child support
A Monterey couple who is in the process of getting a divorce has many different things to work out. Besides property division, child custody and child support are some of the more contentious issues. A parent may wonder what qualifies for income when the court decides...
How parents can help their kids through a divorce
Divorce poses a variety of challenges for ex-spouses. However, one of the biggest dilemmas splitting couples face is how they can help their children during and after the separation. Luckily, there are ways both parents can provide the love and support their children...
Handling co-parenting issues during the summer
Divorcing parents in California may face a tough transition to co-parenting. When both parents are heavily involved in their children's lives, they may find it difficult to only spend a portion of their time with their children in their homes. However, developing a...
Dividing child custody after a divorce
For many divorcing parents in California, joint custody is a popular choice for co-parenting arrangements. Increasingly preferred by family courts, most joint custody plans allow children to enjoy roughly equal amounts of time with each parent. While splitting custody...
