At the Law Offices of Amy M. Montes, we handle a variety of family law matters that may have a huge impact on your life. One of these is paternity, and acknowledging it so that parents can have rights to a child in their life, as well as receive support in situations where it is… Continue reading →
Posts Tagged ‘parental rights’
Can my Parental Rights be Stripped if I am Imprisoned?
If you were in prison for a certain amount of time, you may wonder if you will retain your parental rights. This is a very serious question that can have drastic effects on your life, so it is important to understand how the law works in these cases. The good news is this: Unless you… Continue reading →
What Are The Father’s Rights Regarding Abortion?
Essentially, because of the fact that the mother of the child is affected much more deeply by a pregnancy than the father is, she has the right to have an abortion or decide to keep the baby without the consent of the father. This has been an issue in the courts before because in certain… Continue reading →
Can Sperm Donors Be Liable for Child Support in California?
Laws surrounding sperm donors and parenthood can be complicated, and they vary from state to state. In California, the sperm donor’s legal parent status depends on the circumstances of the sperm donation. If a married woman conceives through assisted reproduction under the supervision of a licensed physician (with the consent of her spouse), then her… Continue reading →
Can I appoint a legal guardian for my own children?
Parents are allowed to appoint a legal guardian for their own child, and doing so is good planning. If something were to happen that made you unable to care for your children, a guardian would have to be appointed. If you decide a ahead of time who you would like as a guardian, you can… Continue reading →
How Can I Get Joint Custody of my 1-year-old?
Her Mother Agrees Because she is Going Into the Military Joint custody is when parents who do not live together have equal say in making life decision for the child. Parents can have joint custody if they are divorced, separated, or not living together. If both parents agree to share custody of the child, then… Continue reading →
Can I Get Custody Finalized While a Parent is in Incarcerated?
If one party is in prison during the divorce process, custody issues can still be finalized. Many parts of the divorce process are unchanged when one of the spouses is incarcerated, however, there are many special issues and questions that come up when one spouse is in prison. A person in prison does not have… Continue reading →
Can My Child Support Be Waived?
Child support is an integral part of the legal proceedings undertaken in a divorce. State laws say that parents have a legal duty to support their children regardless of whether the parents are together or divorced. There are many moms out there that don’t want the father to seek custody and/or visitation. Or, what about… Continue reading →
I Want To See My Children
A divorce is much more than just the end of your marriage. The issues addressed will change the rest of your life and impact everyone you care about, including your children. Any time a divorce proceeding involves children, it complicates matters. The relationship you develop with your former spouse can greatly impact the development and… Continue reading →
Holiday Do’s & Don’ts
The holidays are now upon us. As parents, it’s only natural that you want to spend every minute with your children – they are growing up so fast – time is passing by too quickly. Holidays are a time to spend with family and friends – it’s a time of celebration, not a time to… Continue reading →
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