Marriage is the union of two people, the foundation for the two to interweave their lives and begin building a future together. It is simultaneously a significant legal contract. Various laws are in place to ensure the two individuals are protected and fairly considered in…
California Family Code 3691 addresses child custody and parental visitation rights. This law aims to eliminate disputes and limitations that affect the well-being of children amid custody decisions and family court. To learn how this law applies explicitly to your family, consult with a California…
California Family Code 2641 was enacted to ensure fairness regarding property rights in divorce cases. The law outlines the rules that govern the division of property between divorcing spouses. Below is a summary of the law, but to learn how it explicitly applies to your…
When people think of the costs associated with child support, they typically think of living expenses such as housing, food, clothing, and other basic components. However, oftentimes, other costs that are necessary to contribute to the health and well-being of children are not considered. It…
Hearing the term “family law” most often brings to mind the word divorce. However, family law encompasses much more than just complicated divorce cases. When individuals have any kind of legal issues involving a personal relationship, they will most likely fall under the family law…
If you have found yourself in a struggling marriage, it may be time to consider your options for the future. California offers various forms of legal action you can take; the two primary options include divorce and legal separation. The path you choose will depend…
Hiring an attorney isn’t something most people think about until they need one. By the time the need arises, there is often a swirling mix of emotions, questions, and uncertainties that complicate the situation even more. It could be when a spouse says they want…
Marriage can be a wonderful experience shared by two individuals, but sometimes the connection between them dissolves, and they separate or divorce. For those recently married, however, an annulment may be an option so long as the couple meets specific criteria to qualify. While both…
Couples do not enter into a marriage with the intention of ending it. They enter into a marriage with the goal of building a life together. Unfortunately, many couples find that their marriage faces challenges much sooner than they expected, which could lead to the…
No part of getting a divorce is easy, but spousal support is one of the most highly contested issues in the process. Spousal support is an important issue for both the lower-earning and higher-earning spouses, and it can be difficult to understand the complicated particulars.…