E.A. Gjelten
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California Community Property FAQ
Here's what everyone filing for divorce in California needs to know about the state's property division laws.
Do Women Get Child Custody More Often Than Men?
Many people assume that mothers are more likely to win custody of their children after divorce. That was true in the past, but now more fathers are getting shared custody.
Remarriage and Child Support in Washington
Child support in Washington State won't necessarily change just because one or both parents remarry. But remarriage might affect the amount of support in some circumstances—especially when a parent is supporting other children.
Child Support in Washington
Learn how to calculate child support in Washington State, when judges may order a different amount than the standard calculation, and when child support ends.
How Much Does a Divorce Cost?
A real-world guide to typical divorce costs, the factors that make some divorces more expensive than others, and what you can do to lower the cost of your own divorce.
Understanding New Jersey Child Support Laws
In New Jersey, both parents have an obligation to financially support their children. But the term “child support” is actually more complicated than it may sound. This article will tell you what you need to know.
Common Law Marriage in Pennsylvania
It's a myth that you have a common law marriage if you've lived together for a number of years. Learn what it takes to prove you have a valid common law marriage in Pennsylvania.
How Do I File for Divorce in Indiana?
Learn the process for filing a divorce—also called a “dissolution of marriage”—in Indiana.
Ohio Divorce: Dividing Property
If you're getting divorced in Ohio, do you know what property you get to keep and what you have to split with your spouse? Who will be responsible for the debt?
Child Support Laws in Virginia
In Virginia, child support is based on the combined incomes of both parents, to give children the benefit of what their parents could have provided if they stayed together.