Previously on this blog, we discussed how guardianship differs from adoption. For many California families, a guardianship makes sense. It allows a child to obtain a safe and stable home while at the same time preserving parental rights. Although most, if not all, parental responsibilities…
When it comes to family law issues, most individuals consider issues regarding their children to be the most important. Whether an individual is dealing with child custody and visitation, child support, or even property division, thinking of one's children can reshape how these critical issues…
No matter how it comes about, marriage dissolution can throw an individual's life into disarray. What was once a cohesive family unit is suddenly splintered, leaving individuals looking for stability in their post-divorce lives. There are many issues that can reshape one's life after marriage,…
When a California court issues a child custody and/or visitation order, it generally does so after a thorough consideration of relevant statutory factors. The main object of its deliberations is to decide what arrangement will best meet the interests of the child. In entertaining any…
Regardless of how one felt about him, Hugh Hefner was a cultural icon who revolutionized the way our society thinks about sex and entertainment. Many people, if not most, thought of Hefner as an aging man who surrounded himself with young, beautiful women at his…
As we have said on this blog before, getting divorced is far more than an emotional choice, as it is also one that can reshape your financial future. Many of our readers may need to prepare for this reality, as studies have shown that the…
Parents have a lot to figure out, including scheduling around school and extracurricular activities, planning meals, and figuring out how to make ends meet. Yet, as stressful as this may seem, it can pale in comparison to the thought of losing custody of a child.…
For many Californians, divorce is something that they may have been building up to for a long time. They may have already developed a plan to secure financial stability and dissolve the marriage at a time that is suitable for them. However, for many children,…
A valid, well-written prenuptial agreement can save a lot of trouble for California couples in the event of a divorce. While some people still feel reluctant to contemplate the possibility their marriage will not last, an increasing number of Americans sees prenups as a prudent…
As we have discussed previously on this blog, there may be times when a California family finds it appropriate to either adopt a child or serve as guardian of a child. In many instances, this occurs when a child's biological parents are unfit or their…
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