In California, if you are dealing with a domestic violence case and wish to obtain custody of your child after an event, there are many agencies that are able to provide you with legal help. After you have been involved in a domestic violence case, you may feel scared or uncertain of what will happen… Continue reading →
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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 →
Can a Spousal Support Order be Changed in California?
You may think that a spousal support order is final when one has been granted to you – however, a change in circumstances can call for a change in your order as well. There are many reasons why you may need to modify alimony from either ends. Here are some of the most common reasons:… Continue reading →
When is Supervised Visitation Appropriate?
The courts in California keep the child’s best interest in mind when they are determining child custody. What happens when the child’s well being and safety is at stake? How will the courts help protect the child? In these cases, a judge will help ensure that the child is only having contact with a parent… Continue reading →
Protection During Your Divorce: Lawsuits, Assets, and More
If you are in the midst of a divorce, you may be concerned about the assets that your ex-spouse will try to touch. Unfortunately, if you have many joint assets together, you may find yourself spinning in circles in an attempt to safeguard what you own. In some cases, a lawyer may suggest that you… Continue reading →
Mental Capacity Affecting Estate Planning and Wills
In a case known as Andersen v. Hunt, a settlor had established a family trust naming his children as sole remainder beneficiaries with the help of his wife. After his wife died, however, he remarried and had a serious stroke all within years of one another. After the stroke and his remarriage, he amended his… Continue reading →
Automatic Temporary Restraining Order Answers and Prevention
When you say the words “restraining order,” you may automatically think of abuse, threats, or other personal and negative matters. However, not all restraining orders are seen in a negative light. Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (also known as ATROs), are used in divorce cases to ensure a specific amount of respect between divorcing spouses. You… Continue reading →
Obtaining Child Custody as a Mother in California
You may wonder who is more likely to receive custody of a child: the mother of father. If you had asked this question in the past, things would have been a lot different than they are today. Today’s courts are a lot different from ones of the past because they are looking to award custody… Continue reading →
Bifurcation in a California Divorce Proceeding
If you are involved in the divorce process, you have probably not yet heard of something known as “bifurcation.” In divorce terms, this means that a judge is able to grant a divorce before an agreement on all outstanding issues has been reached. If certain conditions are met in California, a couple may be eligible… Continue reading →
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