A guardianship gives an individual the legal authority to have custody of, and protect and manage the assets and property of another. A guardianship can be over an estate, a person or both. It can be set up to be temporary, limited, or indefinite. Guardianships are usually created in the case of an elderly person… Continue reading →
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Parental kidnapping
What happens when one parent kidnaps their own child? Parental kidnapping is the abduction of a child by one parent without the approval of the other parent. It can be very scary when you don’t know where your own child is – when your former spouse has taken your child away without saying a word…. Continue reading →
Paternity disputed
Did you see the news about an Angels baseball player who is disputing paternity of a 4-year old boy? In a recent petition, the Orange County Child Services asked a judge to make the ball player pay higher child support to the mother because of his high salary. He had been paying several thousand dollars… Continue reading →
Inheritance considered separate property or marital asset?
When a couple starts dividing their assets as the divorce process goes into effect, any inheritance one may have received during the marriage is put on the table. The question arises – Is the money considered separate property or is it a marital asset? The answer is determined by whether the money was kept in… Continue reading →
Supporting your child
One of the most important parts of a divorce settlement is your child’s future. Child support is set up so that the costs of raising a child will be shared by both parents. When the child has special needs, they will be taken into account when the amount of support is calculated for the non-custodial… Continue reading →
Establishing paternity
Establishing paternity is a family law matter that will have a major effect on the parties involved. There are several reasons why paternity is established. They include: · When a father wants to have custody or visitation rights to his child · A mother wishes to receive child support · A mother wants to disestablish… Continue reading →
Juvenile court
The juvenile court is a division of the superior court. It handles delinquency, status offense, and child abuse and neglect cases for minors. Its purpose is to provide protection and safety to each minor that comes into it. Juvenile court handles cases that involve children who have committed law violations that would be considered crimes… Continue reading →
What is family law?
Family law issues affect the very core of your life. They are usually very personal and can impact you both emotionally and financially. Family issues for the most part include divorce, your children (custody, support, and visitation), property division, domestic violence (restraining orders) and modifications of a court-ordered matter down the road. If you have… Continue reading →
What is collaborative divorce mediation?
Couples who have decided to divorce and want to avoid the time-consuming and costly process of divorce litigation should look into collaborative divorce. It allows the two parties and their legal representative to work out the details of their settlement without a judge making the decisions for them. After all, a judge does not personally… Continue reading →
Child custody and visitation
When a couple decides to divorce, it is in their best interests to try and negotiate an agreement with each other regarding custody and visitation. Everyone benefits from a negotiated and cooperative child custody agreement, especially the child. There are several types of custody arrangements that can take place: · Joint custody – Parents can… Continue reading →
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