In California, a domestic partnership is considered to be a legal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life – but are not joined by marriage. California Family Code Section 297 states, “Domestic partners are two adults who have chosen to share one another’s lives in an intimate and committed… Continue reading →
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A father’s rights
Are you in a situation where you are not sure you are the father of a newborn child? Do you want to exercise your own legal paternity rights? If this is your case, DNA testing and a court order is what you need. Depending on whether or not the child’s mother will allow you to… Continue reading →
Parenting plan modifications
A parenting plan is a court order that provides a detailed cooperative approach to divorced parents raising their children. The plan details the rights, duties and responsibilities of each parent. It accommodates both parents’ work schedules and lifestyles. Parenting plans make provisions for how the parents will: · share the residential schedule of their children… Continue reading →
Can my ex-spouse take our children to a foreign country?
Take a minute and ask yourself why you would want to deprive your children from a vacation to Europe. Do you have a genuine concern for their welfare or is it because there are bad feelings between you and your ex-spouse? If you are a single parent with young children, it may be difficult to… Continue reading →
Messy prenuptial agreement cancels wedding
Did you hear about the couple who pulled the plug on their wedding two hours before it was set to begin? It seems an investment banker was set to marry a hotel heiress when their lawyers made a mess of everything. Apparently the 33-year old and 28-year old couple reached an agreement but a day… Continue reading →
Are you facing foreclosure during a divorce?
Going through a divorce is stressful enough without your home adding to your problems. Is your home worth less than you owe on it? If this is your situation, you have options: · Short Sale – Your house is sold for less than the amount of your mortgage loan. The bank will not go after… Continue reading →
Dividing marital debts
In California, both parties in a divorce are liable for all debts incurred during the marriage. California Family Code Section 910 states, “The community is liable for all debts incurred before and during the marriage, but before separation.” Keep in mind that each party’s separate property is not liable for the other party’s debts –… Continue reading →
What is a marital separation agreement?
A marital separation agreement is a written contract that divides marital property, details your rights during this time, and details issues such as spousal support and custody. It may be drawn up before or after you file for divorce. If you decide to initiate divorce proceedings, the agreement can be attached to the divorce papers… Continue reading →
An end to spousal support
California law does not favor one spouse paying spousal support to the other forever. The court gives you the opportunity to revisit the issue of spousal support payments. When a couple has been married for many years, questions sometimes arise regarding spousal support modifications or termination. There are times when the court will end or… Continue reading →
Is a collaborative divorce right for you?
Are you thinking about divorce? Would you like your divorce to be peaceful and respectful? Are you afraid to enter a court room? If you answered, “yes” to the above questions, you may want to consider a collaborative divorce. This process is more cost-effective and less stressful than sitting opposite your spouse in a court… Continue reading →
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