These are some of the many questions that may arise when a couple is considering getting a divorce or has already decided to get a divorce in California. Most of the time in California, the grounds for divorce are simply that the couple has differences that cannot be worked through and no other option is… Continue reading →
Child Custody and Religion
Courts of law and religion tend not to intermingle very often, with a few exceptions, such as when people testify and must swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth on the bible. However, there have been cases that have been tried over several years that have to do… Continue reading →
Child Support and Taxes
Taxes can be tricky to figure out sometimes, and since it’s tax season, you may be worried about specific things that may come up when doing your taxes, such as child support. For instance: Is child support tax deductible? If you have to pay child support, do you also have to pay taxes on your… Continue reading →
Cohabitation Property Agreement: Unmarried Couples
These days many people decide to live together for awhile before or instead of getting married. There may be several different reasons for this, but mostly people either want to get to know the other person better by living together before they decide to get married, the couple doesn’t believe in marriage, or the couple… Continue reading →
How to Stop Domestic Violence
Domestic violence has been a large social and criminal concern for a very long time, and it continues to be so. Many victims of domestic violence don’t feel comfortable calling the police or doing anything that may get their abuser in any kind of trouble, because they are afraid of the repercussions they will suffer… Continue reading →
Changing Your Name After Divorce
Going through a divorce can be a very stressful thing to have to go through, and many women who get divorced and had their last name changed when they were married, want to have their maiden name restored to them. Having this done is usually a very simple matter, but it does vary by state… Continue reading →
Sample Cohabitation Agreement
The following form is intended for illustrative purposes only. Your attorney can help you ensure it complies with the laws in effect where you live. This is just a sample intended to guide you and your attorney in drafting a cohabitation agreement that best protects your interest. ________________________________________, Cohabitant No. 1, and ____________________________________, Cohabitant No…. Continue reading →
Legal Separation Vs. Divorce
People constantly wonder, what is the difference between legal separation and divorce? The main difference between the two, of course, is that with legal separation the couple is still legally married and still has the option to work through their issues and stay married. With divorce, this is not an option. During legal separation, the… Continue reading →
Legal Requirements For Marriage FAQs
What do you have to do in order to get married? What is legally required of you and your soon to be spouse? Every state has different regulations regarding marriage, but most states you have to be 18 or older in order to get married, unless you have the permission of your parents and your… Continue reading →
What Are The Father’s Rights Regarding Abortion?
Essentially, because of the fact that the mother of the child is affected much more deeply by a pregnancy than the father is, she has the right to have an abortion or decide to keep the baby without the consent of the father. This has been an issue in the courts before because in certain… Continue reading →
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