Best Divorce Lawyers in Pleasanton, CA

At Jarratt Law, P.C., the cost of your divorce depends on several factors: 1) how many issues you and the other party have to resolve; 2) the level of expertise required to bring your matter to a resolution; 3) the level of conflict between you and the other party, and 4) the processes in place in the court to which your case is assigned.

Nothing stings quite like discovering that your partner is hiding money from you. It is both illegal and unethical for a spouse to deceive you. If you are concerned that your spouse is hiding assets or diverting funds, you need to take action to stop him or her. First, we suggest that you begin to track the marital income and expenses. Gather copies of all bank accounts, retirement and investment accounts, and any other accounts. Examine them to determine how much money is coming in and how much money goes out. Reviewing these documents may uncover a record of spending you were not aware of. Oftentimes, a spouse will redirect mail to their office to prevent the other spouse from noticing. Third, consider the balances in your accounts and pay close attention if the balances are dwindling down.

Yes, if there has been a change of circumstances. Child support orders are modifiable if there has been a change in circumstances since the order was issued by the court. Job loss, wage increase, change in custody arrangement, and birth of a biological child are all examples of changed circumstances, which may justify the modification of a child support order.

Yes, unless your court orders state that spousal support will continue beyond the remarriage of the supported party. It is rare for the parties to agree to paying spousal support after remarriage and a court of law will not make such an order.

Unless you have an order that states otherwise, spousal support orders can be modified. In order to qualify for a modification, the requesting party must demonstrate a change in their circumstances. For instance, if at the time a judge ordered you to pay your spouse support you were gainfully employed, and since that time you have lost your job, then you could file a motion with the court requesting that they reduce or eliminate the order for support. This requires you to be proactive and to take prompt action. An order for spousal support will not be put on hold while you are out of a job or underemployed. The amount you are required to pay will continue to accrue unless you file a motion and receive an order changing the amount of support due.