Family law blog

Under California Family Code section 3111, in preparation for a child custody hearing, either parent may request or the court may order a custody evaluation.

Separated spouses must still file their returns as married persons if they are still married at the end of the taxable year. Couples may choose to file separately, unless they agree to file a joint return or a court has made an order directing the parties to file separately.

What happens if you go to Court and are unhappy with the outcome of the Superior Court? What are your options? Learn what your options are by reading this blog by Cage & Miles, LLP.

The general rule is that spousal support (or alimony) is taxable to the recipient and deductible by the payor. Learn more by contacting Cage & Miles, LLP today.

Often times dissolution of marriage and bankruptcy go hand in hand because one or both spouses may not be able to pay the marital debts, or one spouse seeks to use bankruptcy as a weapon to him or her an advantage after the divorce proceedings.

California is a community property state, which means that all property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be community property, which is split 50/50 during a divorce.

Cage & Miles, LLP discuss the "formal" discovery procedures that may be utilized throughout the divorce process. Learn more:

If there is not agreement between the parties as to how property will be distributed, then the court will follow default community property law, which states everything is equally divided.

Often times, one parent stays in the marital residence while the other parent moves out, but what if you cannot afford to live in San Diego?

California is a community property state, learn what this can mean for your divorce in our blog. For qualified legal representation, contact our firm today.

Cage & Miles, LLP discuss some tips to keeping things under control and being well prepared when you file for divorce in their blog. Read more:

Going through a divorce can be extremely stressful. Call the attorneys at Cage & Miles, LLP for legal support.