It can be a very complicated process to decide whether legal separation or divorce is best for you. Weighing your options will only help you in the end, when you must consider things like custody, assets, and where you want to live. How are the two different? Why will a separation work best for you?… Continue reading →
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Paternity: Everything You Need to Know in California
You may have some questions about the establishment of paternity and we can help. We believe that establishing paternity can be extremely useful to you in your family law case, and a big step for you and your child. This is why it is important to talk to us as soon as possible to find… Continue reading →
Equal Rights for the Children of Same-Sex Couples
There is an estimated 220,000 children under the age of 18 being raised in same-sex families in the United States. The unfortunate truth is that, before Obergefell when same-sex marriage bans were ended, it was found that there are legal and economic deprivations that children suffer when their parents are not permitted to marry. Government… Continue reading →
Is There Life After Divorce? Now You Can Find Out.
Surviving life after divorce may seem more difficult in the first few months than it seems. However, in time you will make the transition back into your normal lifestyle when you realize your own needs and the needs of your family. Some of the best ways to survive the hardship of divorce is to seek… Continue reading →
Forming a Domestic Partnership in California
Being involved in a domestic partnership is much like being married, and will apply to those who are un-married but live together. Today, many domestic partnerships are formed by same-sex individuals who live in a state that banned same-sex marriage. In California, domestic partners receive the same benefits and protections as married couples, even though… Continue reading →
The Process and Benefits of Establishing Paternity
There are many important reasons why a parent would want to establish paternity that will both benefit the parent and the child. However, you may wonder how the process works and how we can help you along the way. Today we will help you understand. Ways That Paternity is Established 1.) The first way that… Continue reading →
Finding Health Insurance After Divorce
If you obtained your health insurance through your spouse’s job, and you get a divorce, you will no longer be covered. Your children may continue to be covered, but it is important you find a new way to provide yourself with health insurance. Luckily, there is a federal law that allows you to continue to… Continue reading →
Because I said, “I do”
Marriage isn’t just spending the rest of your life with the one you love, it comes with a numerous legal rights and benefits that you may not know about. Whether or not you favor marriage as a social institution, there’s no denying that it confers many rights, protections, and benefits – both legal and practical…. Continue reading →
A Domestic Partnership Registration
The June 26, 2013, United States Supreme Court ruling in Hollingsworth v. Perry (regarding Proposition 8 of 2008, which sought to prohibit same-sex marriage in California) did not invalidate or change any of the California Family Code related to registered domestic partners. Domestic partnership registrations are different from marriage licenses. The California Secretary of State’s… Continue reading →
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