Under California law CCP Section 527.6, “a person who has suffered harassment may seek a temporary restraining order and an injunction prohibiting harassment. The legal definition of harassment, for the purpose of getting a civil harassment order, is unlawful violence, which includes assault, battery, threats, stalking, repeated telephone calls, emails, or safety for your family…. Continue reading →
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Disclosing assets
When a couple decides to end their marriage, one of the first steps they should take is reviewing their financial status. When a spouse does not accurately disclose his or her assets, legal sanctions and severe penalties can occur. California law requires every person who is a party to divorce proceedings to declare their financial circumstances…. Continue reading →
A deadbeat parent
A deadbeat parent is a parent who continuously fails to pay court-ordered child support. This has nothing to do with losing a job – they have the means to pay, they just do not. In addition, a deadbeat parent is not always the father. When a parent falls behind in child support payments, the state… Continue reading →
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 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 →
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