A domestic same-sex partnership in California is a legal relationship. It allows the couple the same rights, benefits and protection as a married couple. In addition, it is subject to the same responsibilities, obligations and duties. California Family Code Section 297 states, “Domestic partners are two adults who have chosen to share one another’s lives… Continue reading →
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Legal separation agreement
Ending a marriage can be one of the most stressful events you will face in your lifetime. In California, approximately 50% of all marriages end in divorce. A legal separation can be obtained using the same grounds as divorce actions; however, a legal separation does not terminate marital status of the parties as husband and… Continue reading →
Who pays for the child’s college after a divorce?
Do you and your former spouse have a child that is about to enter college? Are you wondering who pays for your child’s college expenses? When two parents are divorcing and there is a college-bound child involved, expenses for that child become a major concern when negotiating the divorce settlement. They include tuition, room and… 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 →
Division of debts
A divorce is one of the most difficult processes that an individual can go through and it is made exponentially harder if the couple in question has children. Even if the couple has agreed to a mutual split, the effects of the divorce can have a negative impact on the entire family for years to… Continue reading →
Relocation issues
When a couple with children divorces, it is important for the parents to successfully co-parent with each other. In order for this to happen, certain agreements must be made in addition to the custody agreement. What happens when one of the parents wants or needs to move out of California? It is the goal of… Continue reading →
Unmarried couple and ownership of real estate
Are you in a relationship without the benefit of marriage? Have you recently moved into your partner’s home? What happens if the relationship ends? If your relationship ends because the two of you no longer want to be together, chances are one of you will not be happy and you will not remain friendly. There… Continue reading →
Child relocation
In California, final divorce judgments are never written in stone. What happens when the custodial parent must move out of the original court jurisdiction because of a new job, taking the child with her or him? If this is the case, California law requires the custodial parent to file a move-away petition with the court…. Continue reading →
Paying for college after a divorce
The question of who pays for college expenses has become a major concern while negotiating a divorce settlement. Questions have arisen as to whether or not a parent is responsible for paying for college-related expenses; is it a part of child support? Today, it is important for a child to get a college education. The… Continue reading →
Are you a deadbeat dad?
Are you the non-custodial parent in your family? Are you required to pay child support? If you have a court order to pay child support and are not doing so for any reason, this can lead to severe consequences and classify you as a “deadbeat dad”. According to the California Department of Child Support Services,… Continue reading →
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