[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?

California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…

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[COLUMN] RA 12001: Essential information for overseas Filipinos

by: Sharon Ann Bathan-San Pedro What overseas Filipinos need to know about the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) UNDERSTANDING RA 12001 On June 13, 2024, President Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12001, commonly known as the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA). This landmark legislation aims to overhaul the outdated…

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[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative Social Security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?

California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…

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[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case

You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding.  This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life.  Finally, time heals all pain.  You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve…

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[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case

You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life.  Finally, time heals all pain.  You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve…

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[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case

You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding.  This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life.  Finally, time heals all pain.  You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve…

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[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?

California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…

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[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case

You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding.  This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life.  Finally, time heals all pain.  You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve…

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[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?

Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under family code section 760.  How do you characterize real property purchased prior to marriage but with the mortgage principal paid down using community income or…

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[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?

Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under family code section 760.  How do you characterize real property purchased prior to marriage but with the mortgage principal paid down using community income or…

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[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?

California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…

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[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?

California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of the child. The payments that qualify for this credit include: Social Security retirement or disability benefits Railroad Retirement benefits Department of Veterans Affairs benefits To…

Read More

[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case

YOU and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding.  This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain.  You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve…

Read More
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