When a stepparent adopts the minor child of their spouse, he/she gains all the rights and responsibilities of a biological parent in order to provide the child with support. According to California Family Code Section 9000, a stepparent—along with his/her spouse and biological parent of the child—may…
Typically, every divorce will bring about some degree of conflict between the parting factions. That said, certain individuals are more prone to conflict and drama than others. Here are some tips to keep in mind regarding how a divorcing spouse can survive this difficult process…
High asset divorce involves the division of a significant number of marital properties, from multiple houses or a diverse investment portfolio to even businesses and professional practices. This type of divorce is generally complex because the couple must properly determine each assets’ value and divide them accordingly. However, it is not…
California has a couple different adoption processes for prospective parents, depending on the type of adoption they seek to pursue. In today’s blog, we will discuss the steps for an independent or agency adoption, as well as the crucial steps for a stepparent adoption, including…
Divorce is a process no one wants to prepare for or even think about, especially in a marriage that seems to have either just begun or has lasted for several years. Perhaps you find yourself in a situation where divorce may be the only way…
If you have been cooperating with your child’s other parent under the terms of a child custody agreement that has been in place for some time, you may have reason to change some elements of a plan that your child has outgrown. In our latest blog, we…
Divorce can often be a complicated process, and what contributes most to its complexity is dividing up marital assets. Because California is a community property state, property is divided equally between spouses. You might think this would make the process much simpler than in an equitable…
Going through a divorce isn’t easy no matter what the circumstances are. There are two primary methods of divorce that you may choose to go through — contested and uncontested. Depending on the nature of your divorce, one option may be better over the other.…
Whether you are recently divorced or still in the midst of the process, don’t forget that your estate plan should change with this important life event. No one will blame you for wanting to avoid involvement with more lawyers right now, but consider what it would mean…
It can be difficult adjusting to life after divorce. One of the biggest challenges for divorced parents is figuring out how to be fiscally responsible, especially when factors such as child support and alimony are involved. We’re offering our top tips for organizing a budget…
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