When a couple is divorced and one parent wants to move out of the area, things can become difficult – problems can and will arise. If your former spouse is moving out of the state, you need to be able to communicate with him or her in order to make a difficult and complex situation… Continue reading →
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What is a Paternity?
When a child is born out of wedlock and the identity of the father is unclear, establishing paternity comes into play. California paternity law says that a man who may be the father is entitled to a DNA blood test to prove whether or not he is. Once this is determined, a voluntary Declaration of… Continue reading →
A father’s rights
California courts do not show favoritism to a mother or father in child custody cases. They look at who will have the best interest of the child and who will provide the best care. The court takes into consideration the parent who can provide the most stable home environment, including school, and family support. Courts… Continue reading →
Marriage and annulment
An annulment erases the marriage as though it never took place. It is a legal procedure that declares said marriage null and void. In order to request an annulment, you must petition the court. An annulment can take place only if fraud played a part in the marriage. Was one of the parties already married?… Continue reading →
How divorce affects your credit
Going through a divorce can affect your credit later on, especially if you and your spouse have debt that needs to be paid. Making your credit report apart of the divorce process is important – it can affect you if you want to purchase a home or automobile on your own. If your former spouse… Continue reading →
How long before divorce is final?
Every divorce in California begins with filing a divorce petition. Once the petition is filed, it must be personally served to the other spouse. This occurs regardless of whether both parties agreed to the divorce or not. The party who is served the papers is the respondent. He or she has 30 days to file… Continue reading →
Divorce where there are children
When divorce hits a family with children, the lives of everyone concerned are turned upside down and inside out. Children have no control over what is going to happen to their family. Day-to-day activities are changed; order in their lives no longer exists. Even where they sleep could change. They could be in a different… Continue reading →
A Cohabitation Agreement
When two individuals live together in a long-term relationship that involves emotions and intimacy, it is known as ‘cohabitation’. California law allows certain rights to individuals in a cohabitation relationship. These are enforced in a written or oral contract. However, a written contract is the best option. In a cohabitation relationship, the parties cannot make… Continue reading →
Can you receive your husband’s pension?
In case you are not aware, a pension that your husband will receive is part of marital property in a California divorce. The distribution is usually up to the court. The court may divide the amount, giving each party a percentage, which is distributed at retirement or it may award the entire amount to your… Continue reading →