If you are afraid of your current or ex-partner, you have a right to be protected under the law. I have heard people ask if this applies to emotional abuse as well as physical abuse. When an individual suffers from emotional abuse, it is because their partner wants to control, degrade, humiliate and punish him… Continue reading →
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Changing your name after a divorce
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 →
Marital debt division
When a couple gets divorced, they are faced with the dilemma of dividing up their debts as well as their assets. The division of marital debt and assets is a complicated area of family law. California Family Court has the right to divide joint debts between the couple, regardless of whose name is on the… Continue reading →
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 →
Is divorce the answer for you?
Have you been thinking about filing for divorce lately? Are things getting so bad in your marriage that you are certain they will never change? Deciding whether or not your marriage is worth saving is a difficult decision to make. If your emotions are out of control, stop and think this over; don’t make such… Continue reading →
Avoid court costs
Going to court for a divorce can be time-consuming, complicated and very expensive. There are other ways to proceed with a divorce for those who do not have the time or money to go through a long, drawn out process. One of the most common options is alternative dispute resolution. The concept is simple. Both… 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 →
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