Whether before or during the marriage, the law allows individuals, to enter into a contract between themselves that specifies and defines the manner in which your property will be divided or the amount and duration support will be paid should irreconcilable differences require an end to the marriage. Although the law permits the parties to […]
A paternity action can be filed by an unmarried parent for the purpose of obtaining custody and/or visitation orders for their child, as well as child support. The issues involved in a paternity action are similar with those involved in a dissolution proceeding, especially custody, visitation and child support. The attorneys at Keese Hargraves LLP […]
In California, the courts generally accept a fair and reasonable property division the parties agree to, but if the parties cannot agree, the property is divided by the Superior Court within the Judgment of Divorce. California is a community property state. When a marriage is dissolved, the Court is required to divide all the community […]
Child support is based primarily on the amount of time that each party spends with the minor child or children as well as the respective incomes of the parties. The amount of child support is calculated by a formula referred to as the “guideline”. Whether you are requesting, defending or seeking to modify an order […]
Custody and visitation disputes are often the most difficult, time consuming, and expensive family law issues. While it is always preferable to resolve such disputes by mutual agreement if possible, the attorneys at Keese Hargraves LLP have decades of experience advocating on behalf of our clients to protect their children and obtain the best possible […]
Alimony, or spousal support, refers to the legal obligation that one spouse has to the other to provide financial support on a monthly basis, based on the spouses’ respective needs and ability to pay. We are experienced in handling any type of issue related to spousal support, whether an initial request or a modification of […]
A proceeding for dissolution of marriage (i.e. divorce) usually involves all of the issues set forth below, including spousal support, custody and visitation, child support and property division. A divorce can be a stressful and expensive process. However, the attorneys and staff at Keese Hargraves LLP work with our clients to understand their emotional and […]