A domestic partnership is a legal relationship available to same-sex couples. It gives the couple the same rights, benefits, responsibilities, obligations and duties under the law as married spouses have. According to California Family Code Section 297(a), “Domestic partners are two adults who have chosen to share one another’s lives in an intimate and committed… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Family Law’ Category
Parenting time modification
Everyone goes through changes in their life. But when a change is so great that you need a modification in your parenting time, this can result in a stressful time. Parenting time schedules are made in accordance with the best interest of the child. Reasons that can result in a parenting time modification include: ·… Continue reading →
Establishing parental rights
When a couple has a child and they are not married, oftentimes paternity is in question. Before formulating orders for child support, custody or visitation rights, a family law judge will want to be sure that paternity is established. When a child is born to a married couple, it is presumed that her husband is… Continue reading →
Can a custody arrangement be changed?
Every couple thinks they will live happily ever after when they say the words, “I do”. But what happens if one of the parties decides he or she doesn’t want to be married anymore and asks for a divorce? What happens if there is a child involved? If both parties agree to a divorce, things… Continue reading →
What causes a Parenting Plan Evaluation?
A Parenting Plan Evaluation is a formal investigation that assesses the level of each parent’s parenting skills and determines which parent is best suited to care for the children. It is usually done at the request of one of the parents, but can also be court-ordered. A Parenting Plan Evaluation may be requested by the… Continue reading →
Visitation
One of the most contested issues in a divorce is visitation rights. In most cases, both parents fight for the right to have custody of their child; this often leads to an emotionally charged legal battle. If the couple cannot come to an amicable agreement regarding custody, the court will decide after a trial which… Continue reading →
Conflict and your child
A child can take so much – eventually he or she will break down when there is constant conflict between his or her parents – parents that hate each other. This can take a toll on a child. The child’s distress can form school-related problems, depression, or anxiety. The child can start complaining about frequent… Continue reading →
Spousal support & Divorce
Protect yourself from possible financial disaster! Spousal support is normally awarded so the recipient spouse can have some degree of financial independence. He or she can continue with the lifestyle they have been used to while the marriage was intact. Depending on the circumstances, spousal support can be awarded for a limited time or indefinitely…. Continue reading →
Understanding family law
Are you confused about the division of marital assets, spousal support, and child custody? Are you concerned that your financial future will no longer be secure? If you are heading for divorce, chances are you have many questions. You need to understand your options. When you are involved in a family dispute, you need personal… Continue reading →
Is your former spouse a “no-show” parent?
What do you do when your children are waiting for their father to arrive to spend a day with and he calls at the last minute to say he’s not coming? This is not the first time it’s happened. How do you handle all of the canceled weekends, the forgotten birthdays, and the missed school… Continue reading →
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