by Matthew Chung | Oct 26, 2022 | With Your Family in Mind
How Do Epstein Credits and Watts Charges Affect Your Divorce? An “Epstein Credit” is a reimbursement or “credit” that a spouse can seek if they use separate property income to pay the community property debt of one-half the payment made. For example, Wife solely pays...
by Matthew Chung | Jun 30, 2022 | With Your Family in Mind
What is an Ostler/Smith Order? An Ostler/Smith or Smith/Ostler Order is an additional child or spousal support order that accounts for when the income of one or both parties fluctuates depending on bonuses, overtime, commissions, etc. Family Code Section 4058 details...
by Matthew Chung | Mar 29, 2022 | With Your Family in Mind
Child Custody The Basics of Move-Away Orders Move-away orders are generally when the primary custodial parent wishes to move with their child(ren) outside of the city, county, state, or country where the child(ren) currently resides. Move-away cases are often fiercely...
by Matthew Chung | Dec 29, 2021 | With Your Family in Mind
How to Prepare for a Child Custody Evaluation A child custody evaluation is where a neutral, third-party child custody evaluator assists the Court regarding child custody and visitation issues. These evaluations often occur when there is a move-away issue, domestic...
by Matthew Chung | Nov 23, 2021 | With Your Family in Mind
How to Prepare for a Child Custody Evaluation A child custody evaluation is where a neutral, third-party child custody evaluator assists the Court regarding child custody and visitation issues. These evaluations often occur when there is a move-away issue, domestic...