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| Yelman & Associates “We want our clients to make informed, intelligent decisions about their future and their children,” says Tara L. Yelman, “so we listen to them, advise them of their legal rights, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their case, map out available courses of action and inform them of the risks and costs associated with each course of action.” | Phone: 619-282-3693 fax: 619-282-1967 Email: tara@yelman.com Web: www.yelman.com |
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 | The Law Offices of Jon D. Rigney A Professional Corporation
All divorce and family law issues made affordable by a team of California licensed attorneys assisted by an experienced, caring staff of paralegal and administrative assistants. We handle a wide range of divorce and family law matters, both contested and uncontested. We accept all major credit cards and payment plans are available in some circumstances. Please visit our website for our mission statement and a detailed list of the services we offer. | Phone: 619-236-0533 Web: www.Rigneylaw.com |
Divorce Law: ending of a marriage before the death of either spouse. A divorce must be certified by a court of law, as a legal action is needed to dissolve the prior legal act of marriage. In recent years, however, more federal legislation has been enacted affecting the rights and responsibilities of divorcing spouses. For example, federal welfare reform mandated the creation of child support guidelines in all 50 states in the 1980s. ERISA includes provisions for the division of qualified retirement accounts between divorcing spouses. The IRS established rules on the deductibility of alimony, and federal bankruptcy laws prohibit discharging in bankruptcy of alimony and child support obligations. COBRA allows a divorced spouse to obtain and maintain health insurance. The laws of the state(s) of residence at the time of divorce govern, not those of the location where the couple was married. All states recognize divorces granted by any other state. All states impose a minimum time of residence, Nevada currently being the shortest at 6 weeks.