Domestic Partnership Dissolution Attorney in Ventura County and Los Angeles County
Ending A Domestic Partnership
California law provides registered domestic partners with most of the same rights and responsibilities of married couples. If you are seeking to obtain a domestic partnership dissolution, it is important that you seek qualified legal counsel to ensure the protection of your rights. Key issues that must be adeptly managed in your domestic partnership dissolution may include:
- Property division
- Partner support
- Child support
- Child custody or visitation
At The Law Office of Stephanie White, our domestic partnership dissolution attorneys are committed to providing quality legal representation on behalf of clients in domestic partnership dissolution proceedings. As attorneys concentrating in family law, we are prepared to protect your rights.
Property Division
Property acquired by parties during a domestic partnership is generally classified as community property, with limited exceptions. Property acquired prior to a domestic partnership is typically treated as separate property. While courts will divide community property in a manner deemed equal, an equitable division does not necessarily require a 50-50 split of property.
Partner Support
Many registered domestic partners are surprised to discover that they could be required to pay partner support, or that they may be eligible to receive partner support. California courts are empowered to order either member of a registered domestic partnership to pay partner support for the benefit of the other partner. If your domestic partner has a much higher or lower salary than you, partner support could be a significant factor in the dissolution of your domestic partnership.
Child Support
If you and your partner share a child, you or your partner may be required to pay child support. California’s child support guidelines take into account the net income of both spouses. California courts may deviate from an award of guideline support in cases involving special circumstances, so it is important that you have an experienced lawyer working on your behalf who has a strong knowledge of California child support laws.
Custody and Visitation
The Law Office of Stephanie White can help you craft a parenting plan that contains a carefully devised custody schedule. If you and your partner are unable to resolve a custody or visitation dispute amicably, our attorneys have the trial experience necessary to provide the strong advocacy you require.