Many people think that, just because a parent is absent, they no longer have parental rights. However, this could not be farther from the truth because all biological parents have a fundamental right to parent their children. This means that, if you are a biological parent, you have the right to make legal and medical… Continue reading →
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Rights of a Parent Who Remains Absent After Divorce
Amy Montes on Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
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Does Remarrying Affect Your Chances for Alimony in California?
Amy Montes on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
As you probably already know, alimony is a type of financial support that may be offered to you during a divorce. Usually you will only be paid alimony by your ex-spouse for a short period of time or until other events take place. Courts will usually only order alimony to provide assistance to a spouse… Continue reading →
How do I Initiate a Stepparent Adoption?
Amy Montes on Wednesday, October 26th, 2016
What happens if your child’s birthparent has not been supporting or visiting your child for an extended period of time? What if you wish for your husband or wife, the child’s stepparent, to officially adopt the child? Stepparent adoption may not be as difficult as other types of child adoption, but there are steps that… Continue reading →
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