Divorce can be hard on you, your soon-to-be ex-spouse and your kids. Even if you have been through a divorce before, you may not be ready to cope with the psychological effects that often accompany the end of a marriage. These may include anger, sadness, depression or...
The majority of California residents are likely familiar with prenuptial agreements. However, a new trend that has started to catch on is postnuptial agreements. These are written agreements signed after the couple is legally married that helps to outline how assets...
As a male, when you have a child in California, it might seem safe to assume that you automatically have paternity rights. This is usually the case if you and your spouse were married when the child was born. However, if you weren't married at the time, you might have...
California is a community property state, which means that joint assets get divided 50/50 in a divorce settlement. In many cases, joint debts are also divided equally between yourself and your spouse. Depending on the specific facts in a divorce proceeding, courts may...
It can be hard to admit that your marriage isn't a source of happiness and support like it once was. Even as you feel your partner disconnecting from you or yourself letting go of the relationship, you might still try to convince your family, friends, co-workers and...
If you are in the middle of a dispute over child custody, have concerns about your former partner’s ability to raise your child and fear that your custody rights are at stake, it is critical to carefully approach these issues. According to the Judicial Branch of...
Signing a prenuptial agreement before walking down the aisle is a good idea for many reasons. Still, what made sense at the beginning of your marriage may seem grossly inappropriate in the lead-up to a divorce. If you are facing a potential divorce, you may want to...
Adult adoption is different from the adoption of a child in two significant ways. One, there is no home study required. The adopting parent avoids both the cost and the delay of doing them. Second, you do not need the consent of the existing parents of the adult being...
Whether you have your children full time or you only get occasional visitations with them, it is essential that you figure out how to balance the time you spend with them and the time you spend at work. The chances are good that your financial demands dictate how much...
Prenuptial agreements are an excellent choice for individuals who are eager to protect themselves should marriage not work out. However, many people who have prenups do not realize that they may also need another important family law tool --...
