Our Family Law Blog
What Is The Difference Between Guardianship And Adoption?
There are times when circumstances dictate that the care or custody of a child has to be the responsibility of somebody who is not that child's parents. Often, this person is another family member - a grandparent, an older sibling, an aunt or uncle, and so forth -...
Creating a California Parenting Plan That Is Child Focused
A custody and visitation agreement - often called a parenting plan - is a key part of any child custody arrangement. It is a set of stipulations agreed upon by both parents that determine how child custody will be arranged, how visitation will be scheduled, and how...
What Is The Difference Between Contested And Uncontested Divorce In California?
In many ways, a marriage is can treated like a legal contract, and as a result, when the partners involved in that marriage decide they no longer work as a couple, a divorce becomes a necessity for legally terminating the marriage agreement. In California there are...
How Is Property Divided In A Divorce In California?
Going through a divorce is a very strenuous and stressful time for a divorcing couple. While most people are thinking about child custody issues, financial matters, dividing their assets and debts, canceling credit cards and closing bank accounts, it also creates a...
What Is A Marriage License Vs Certificate
Are you thinking about tying the knot in the near future? Have you looked into the marriage license requirement yet? A marriage license is a legal document that allows a couple to marry and must be obtained before the wedding, while the marriage certificate is an...
How Much Money Do I Need For Retirement?
Anyone who has any assets, including money, insurance policies, or possessions, has an estate. If you want to make sure these things go to the people you want and in the proper amounts, it is important to have an estate plan in place. What about money for retirement?...
What Is An Advance Healthcare Directive?
Although death is an inevitable part of life, many of us are reluctant to face the fact that we are not going to live forever and plan for our end-of-life care. By making end-of-life choices early on, you can improve the quality of your life in the future and ease the...
How Do I Protect My Rights During Divorce?
If you are thinking about divorce, it might be a good idea to understand what your legal rights are during the procedure. Protecting your legal rights can ensure that you are on-track to possibly acquire what you want from your divorce. Whenever possible, make a good...
How Can I Get Sole Custody Of My Child In California?
The court normally awards joint custody, shared custody or sole custody. Parents who are looking to win sole custody during a child custody proceeding should prepare themselves for what may be a difficult process. Sole custody differs from joint custody in that a sole...
Post Divorce Modification In California
Rarely do our financial, employment and relationship circumstances stay the same over the years. You may have lost your job, remarried or relocated. Your former spouse may have failed to abide by the terms of your divorce decree. Decisions that made sense at the time...