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Temporary Restraining Orders 20 Aug 2013 | 02:41 am
California takes a very strict view of domestic violence, and proof of such violence carries significant consequences. Even an allegation of abuse can have an immediate effect on the alleged abuser’s ...
Domestic Violence & Child Custody 17 Aug 2013 | 01:49 am
Domestic violence encompasses a wide variety of abusive behaviors and can happen in any number of ways. Domestic violence is sexual, physical or emotional abuse to an individual perpetrated by a curr...
Custodial Parent & Child Support Enforcement 14 Aug 2013 | 10:05 pm
Children still need to be taken care of after a divorce. Child support is vital to ensuring that it is done. It is often awarded to a spouse at the end of the divorce process. Unfortunately, child su...
Post Judgement Modification 12 Aug 2013 | 10:13 am
After a divorce is final, most people would like to just walk away. However, realistically, events occur that require revisiting some of the issues that were resolved during the divorce process, such ...
Increasing Visitation Rights 9 Aug 2013 | 09:59 am
Being able to spend more time with your children is a definite win in any child custody situation. While you and the other parent are creating a visitation schedule, including holidays, there are some...
Can I Collect Spousal Support? 7 Aug 2013 | 08:56 am
It is important to protect your future. Those ordered to pay spousal support sometimes have misconceptions about it. It is not a punishment the court inflicts on one spouse. Spousal support allows th...
Adoption 5 Aug 2013 | 10:24 pm
Are you looking to adopt a child to help fulfill your dreams of parenting? Adoption is the legal process of taking a child into your family by choice, and raising him or her as your own. Adopting a c...
California Family Code & Paternity Actions 2 Aug 2013 | 06:02 am
A man who has never been married has a right to establish a legal relationship with his child. He also has the responsibility of financially support that child. Seeking paternity is the procedure tha...
Dissolution Of Domestic Partnership 31 Jul 2013 | 05:56 am
A domestic partnership is a legal relationship between two individuals who live together and share a common domestic life, but are not joined by marriage or a civil union. In California, it is almost ...
Post-Decree Modification 29 Jul 2013 | 05:10 am
I’ve been asked if a court-ordered custody order can be changed. Changing custody orders can be important to ensure that both parents uphold their parental obligations – as well as allowing the child...