DissoMaster: What Happened to It and How California Child Support Is Calculated Now
DissoMaster was commercial software, a Thomson Reuters product, that California family law attorneys and courts used for years to calculate guideline child support under Family Code section 4055 and to estimate temporary spousal support. Thomson Reuters discontinued DissoMaster as of March 31, 2025, and it is not on the Judicial Council’s current list of certified […]
March 16, 2026
Why Finding the Best Lawyers for Family Law Can Change Everything The best lawyers for family law are board-certified specialists with proven trial skills, strong peer recognition, and deep experience in divorce, child custody, support, and property division.
March 16, 2026
What You Need to Know About California Divorce Forms California divorce forms are the official Judicial Council documents required to legally end a marriage or domestic partnership in the state.
March 14, 2026
What Is the California Legal Separation Process? The california legal separation process is a formal court procedure that lets married couples live apart, divide property, and set support and custody terms — all while staying legally married.
March 13, 2026
What You Need to Know About Alimony in Divorce (Before Anything Else) Alimony in divorce is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to the other after — or sometimes during — a separation or divorce.
March 12, 2026
What Is Legal Separation in the State of California? Legal separation in the state of California is a court-recognized process that lets married couples live apart, divide property, and set support arrangements — while remaining legally married.
March 11, 2026
Divorce Document Filing: What You Need to Know Before You Start Divorce document filing is the process of submitting the legal paperwork that officially starts your divorce case with the court.
March 10, 2026
When Life Changes, Your Child Support Order Can Too A child support modification lawyer can help you legally change an existing support order when your financial situation — or your child's needs — have shifted significantly since the original order was made.
March 09, 2026
How Long Does Divorce Actually Take in California? How long is the divorce process in California depends on your situation — but here's the short answer: Divorce Type Typical Timeline Summary dissolution (simple cases) 6 months Uncontested divorce 6-8 months Moderately contested divorce 12-18 months Complex or high-conflict divorce 2-5 years The absolute minimum is 6 months and one day.
March 08, 2026
When You Need a Child Custody Attorney: What to Know First A child custody attorney can be the difference between a fair outcome and losing precious time with your children.
March 07, 2026
High-asset divorces involve complex property division issues, including business interests, real estate, and retirement accounts. Learn how California community property law affects asset division.
February 13, 2026
