If you share joint custody of your child with the other parent, you probably view this as having equal amounts of time with the child. However, you should be aware of the fact that state laws actually dictate whether or not you will receive child support, and how much you are entitled to. Even though… Continue reading →
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Custody and Visitation Schedule Guidelines in California
In California, the courts urge parents to conduct something known as a “custody or visitation agreement” or a parenting plan. These plans are a written agreement among parents on two major aspects of parenting schedules: time-sharing, and decision-making. This means that, with the help of these schedules, you will better understand when your child will… Continue reading →
How is Child Support Determined in California?
If you are part of a child support petition, you may wonder what will affect the amount of child support that you must pay or how much you should expect as the receiving parent. California child support is determined under California Family Code Section 4050 in any situation involving support, such as dissolutions, paternity, and… Continue reading →
How Judges Decide Divorce Cases
California law dictates how a judge will determine a divorce case based on the facts surrounding the case and what they see as fair. The judges in California court are prepared for anything, from custody, to support, property, and other issues. You may wonder how a judge will decide your particular case and what evidence… Continue reading →
Restorative Justice
What is restorative justice? Restorative justice is a justice system or a criminal restitution process that involves the victim, the criminal, and all of the other stakeholders. The process of restorative justice often incorporates some sort of mediation sessions between the victim and the abuser that focus on getting the victim to forgive the abuser,… Continue reading →
California Health and Safety Code Section 103426, California Law Update – Changing Gender on Birth Certificates is Now an Option
Along with one of the many new laws that California has put in place recently, there is the California Health and Safety Code Section 103426, which states that it is now legal to change the gender on a birth certificate without gaining a court order. This is especially helpful for transgender individuals who wish to… Continue reading →
No Publication Required For California Name Changes Related to Gender Transition
When someone decides to make a change to his or her gender, sometimes they also wish to change their name to better suit their new gender. According to a new law set in motion that became effective on July, 1, 2014, persons that have decided to change their name to better suit their new… Continue reading →
Know Your Resources in Preventing International Child Abduction: Keisuke’s Law
Divorce is difficult for everyone, but some families face larger problems than the emotional upheaval common to most Americans. A spouse with dual citizenship in both American and a foreign country may additionally pose the potential for international child abduction. Following a divorce between a couple with children, California law enacts a temporary restraining order… Continue reading →
Can Sperm Donors Be Liable for Child Support in California?
Laws surrounding sperm donors and parenthood can be complicated, and they vary from state to state. In California, the sperm donor’s legal parent status depends on the circumstances of the sperm donation. If a married woman conceives through assisted reproduction under the supervision of a licensed physician (with the consent of her spouse), then her… Continue reading →
Justice Kennedy Key to Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Discussion
The U.S. Supreme Court decided last month that it would consider a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, and the decision could come down to Justice Anthony Kennedy. Justice Kennedy, a California native, is the most likely member of the court’s conservative wing to join the liberal side in a key ruling. Since 1996, Kennedy has… Continue reading →
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