Establishing paternity is a family law matter that will have a major effect on the parties involved. There are several reasons why paternity is established. They include: · When a father wants to have custody or visitation rights to his child · A mother wishes to receive child support · A mother wants to disestablish… Continue reading →
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An absentee father
What do you tell your child when he or she asks where their daddy is? How do you handle it when their daddy does not want to be part of his or her life? It is okay to tell the truth but don’t go overboard – don’t bad-mouth him. Don’t try to turn your child… Continue reading →
Children and the court’s protection
A child will be taken into protective custody when a police officer or authorized person believes the child’s safety is in danger. The juvenile dependency court steps in to protect the child against harm. Before this happens, certain conditions must exist, which include, but are not limited to: · A child is found roaming… Continue reading →
Age of majority
The age of majority is when a child reaches the threshold of adulthood. He or she is no longer considered a minor. California Family Code 6500 states, “A minor is an individual who is under 18 years of age. The period of minority is calculated from the first minute of the day on which the… Continue reading →
Child neglect
California law states that child abuse is when a child is physically injured by an individual – an occurrence that is different from an accident. It is when a child is subjected to unjustifiable punishment or is sexually exploited or neglected by not getting sufficient food, shelter or medical care. It is when a parent… Continue reading →
Out-of-State Custody
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 →
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 →
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