When a couple gets married today, very often the female changes her name to that of her husband’s. For those women who do so, it is not a difficult decision. What can be difficult though is what happens if they divorce? Once you have been married for many years, it may seem impossible to go… Continue reading →
Archive for the ‘Family Law’ Category
Relocation disputes
With the economy the way it is today, and companies changing locations more often, it is becoming more common for a primary residential parent to relocate children away from the other parent. Under California family law, prior to relocating a child a distance that would significantly disrupt the other parent’s schedule; the relocating parent must… Continue reading →
Is your spousal support in arrears?
In many divorce cases spousal support is ordered to ensure that the former spouse keeps the standard of living established during the marriage. A problem arises if support hasn’t been paid in several months. The court does not stand for this and have made it almost impossible to get rid of arrears. Once arrears are… Continue reading →
California marriage licenses
The State of California issues two different types of marriage licenses. 1. A public marriage license requires the individual to be at least 18 years of age. If he or she is not, they must get written consent from at least one parent or legal guardian. In addition, permission from a California Superior Court Judge… Continue reading →
What is marriage by proxy?
Do you and your boyfriend want to get married but he’s in the Army and stationed overseas? If this is your situation, California has marriage-by-proxy laws that allow a marriage to take place between a California resident and a member of the armed forces who is stationed far away. The law allows your boyfriend to… Continue reading →
Is this child yours?
Paternity issues can arise out of many situations. In many cases, a man may want to establish his parental rights or he may be questioning if he is actually the father of the child. Whatever your issues may be, it is important to get the help of a knowledgeable Orange County Family lawyer who understands… Continue reading →
What is the difference between legal and physical custody?
It is preferred by the court that the couple works out custody and visitation rights on their own. If an agreement cannot be reached, however, the court will step in and work on the principle of what they believe to be the best interests of the child in question. The number one custody option is… Continue reading →
Divorce and child support
Every parent wants the assurance that his or her child will get everything he or she needs. This is especially true when divorce breaks up a family. That assurance requires financial support. When a couple divorces and there are children involved, the family court considers the following factors when determining child support: The income of… Continue reading →
Do you need a restraining order?
During the emotionally difficult time leading to and during the divorce process, it is not uncommon for a spouse to suffer from physical abuse or threatening behavior. Despite the understandable stress of your situation, it is never okay for domestic violence to occur. Are you a victim of domestic violence? If so, you need to… Continue reading →
Child support modification
After a court order is entered, it is frequently necessary to go back to court to have the order changed or modified. After all, the judicial determination of child support is not set in stone. Over time, things change. Most of the time it is because a parent needs more income for the children or… Continue reading →
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