Melissa D. Cianci
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How Do I Know Which Type of Adoption Is Right for Me?
With so many children throughout the nation and around the world living in foster care and seeking a loving family, adoption is a noble pursuit. Adoption is also a blessing for individuals and couples who cannot have children on their own but want to start or grow…
Prenups: What You Didn’t Know You Needed
Marriage is one of life’s most culturally defining and social milestones. When you meet your potential spouse, you may dream of a happy and adventurous life together. There may be children in your future, businesses, homes, and travel. You will laugh, cry, age, and share…
How Judges Determine the Best Interests of a Child
Along with financial issues, child custody matters represent some of the most contentious and challenging aspects of divorce proceedings in California and across the country. If you're a parent contemplating a divorce or involved in a newly initiated marriage dissolution case, you likely have some…
Does a Trust Influence Who Inherits Community Property?
Community Property in California California is a community property state. This means everything you earn or acquire during your marriage belongs to each spouse equally. Attempts to put more assets than are rightfully yours into a trust will not override the community property law. You and your…
5 Things You Should Know About LGBTQ+ Divorce
With the legalization of same-sex marriage, thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) couples marched to the altar to get married. Unfortunately, marriage doesn’t always work out. If you are on the cusp of getting divorced, then you should be aware of the complications…
Can You Adopt a Child You’re Fostering?
The short answer is yes: If you are currently fostering a child, you can likely adopt them. However, there is some legal red tape you must cut through to achieve this goal. The Foster Care System The foster care system is a temporary solution for…
What Is an Advance Healthcare Directive?
An advanced healthcare directive is a legal document a person creates regarding their wishes for medical care if they are unable to make those decisions for themselves. A document of this type is not just for the elderly or terminally ill; a person of any…
How To File For Divorce
You’ve made the decision to end your marriage, but now what? What steps do you take? Where do you begin? Our Roseville divorce attorneys explain the divorce process below. Preparing for Your Case: After you’ve decided to get divorced, the first thing you will need…
How to Choose a Family to Adopt Your Child
Every woman has the option to choose whether or not she wants to be a mother. If you are pregnant and decide you aren’t ready for motherhood, you have options. One such option is giving the baby up for adoption. How do you choose the…
5 Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement
Advantages of a Prenuptial Agreement A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that determines how a couple will divide their debts and assets in the event of divorce. Many people are under the impression that only the wealthy construct prenuptial agreements, but that’s simply not…
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