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Richard Ross Associates serves Ventura and Los Angeles counties in the areas of divorce and family law. Our mission is to provide compassionate, experienced legal counsel to each and every client we represent. If you face a family law matter of any kind, please contact Richard Ross Associates by calling (805) 777-1011. Visit their website: http://www.richardrossassociates.com
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12 What If A Quitclaim Deed On The Family Residence Has Been Signed
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Under California state law, the family residence or any real property owned during the marriage is usually considered to be community property (or that there is a community property interest). A common misconception is that if a quitclaim deed is signed then that property becomes separate property but usually that is not the case. Richard Ross Asso…
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11 Alternatives to Equal Division of Community Property
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Often times the most complicated part of a divorce, aside from child custody, can be the division of assets or property. Unless there is a specific agreement by both parties, the court will divide the assets equally, or 50/50, between both parties, based on the financial valuations of the property (either agreed upon or as determined by a professio…
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10 Long-Term Marriage of 10 Years or More Effects on Spousal Support
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Common knowledge is that a marriage of 10 years or more, or a long-term marriage, results in spousal support, or alimony, for the life of the supported spouse. While this has historically been the case, this is not always true. It is important to be aware of your rights and obligations for support, especially in the case of long-term marriage. Rich…
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09 How Does a Court Determine Guideline Support in California?
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Child support in California is determined by “Guideline Support” which is a complex formula set by the California State Legislature. Simply put, the formula includes the percentage of time each parent spends with the child and the amount of money each parent makes. Richard Ross discusses the many considerations for the calculation in Episode 9 of t…
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08 How Can I Get More Custody Time with My Children?
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Child custody is often one of the hardest fought issues in a divorce. Parents may have agreed to a custodial arrangement prior to coming to court but in most cases, there will be a dispute. Richard Ross Associates, 2801 Townsgate Rd, Ste 217, Westlake Village, California 91361 Call: (805) 777-1011 Visit their website: http://www.richardrossassociat…
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Experienced Family Law lawyers recognize that each client goes through one of the most difficult experiences of his or her life when getting a divorce or handling other family law matters such as child custody. Often during a consultation prospective clients will request particular child custody arrangements based on numerous different factors but …
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06 Stopping a Parent From Taking a Child Out of State with ATROs
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A divorce or separation will bring on many changes in a person’s life and sometimes continuing to live in the same place may no longer be feasible. It is not uncommon for a parent to notify the other that he or she plans to move, with the children, to another state to be closer to family, to take advantage of cheaper cost of living, upon accepting …
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05 Why It’s Important That Declarations of Disclosure Are Accurate
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Each party of a divorce action is required to file a Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure within 60 days of the Petition for Divorce being legally served. The court may not always strictly enforce the 60-day deadline, however, the divorce cannot be finalized without at least the Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure being filed by each party. A Fi…
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04 Why is the Date of Separation Important in a Divorce?
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The date of separation is a specific calendar date that a person has determined their marriage was over and acted accordingly thereafter. This date is important because everything earned after the date of separation is considered separate property, including bonuses. Richard Ross Associates serves Ventura and Los Angeles counties in the areas of di…
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03 Does it Matter if I File for Divorce Before My Spouse?
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The decision to get a divorce may be one of the most difficult decisions a person has to make in their life and because of that, it may be many months or even years before a Petition for Divorce is even filed. While this shouldn’t be a rushed decision, it’s important to consider the implications on which party files for divorce first and the role i…
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02 What You Need to Know Before Filing for Divorce
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The divorce process is often one of the most difficult times in a person’s life and while nothing can be done to change that, there are some considerations to be made in advance that can help me the process smoother and perhaps even save both parties money on attorney fees and extensive litigation. Richard Ross Associates serves Ventura and Los Ang…
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Welcome to the Richard Ross Associates Family Law Podcast. InBound Podcasting Network founder, Tim Edwards, introduces you to Richard and Denise Ross. Richard and Denise will provide an overview of their family law firm and will share some valuable tips & first-steps to take when looking for a divorce attorney. Richard Ross Associates serves Ventur…
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