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Jan 14, 2015
Divorce Questions Might Not Appear on Census Bureau Surveys

One thing that many people use to define certain trends in family structures is the information collected by the United States Census Bureau regarding marriage and divorce. Some people might think that this information is rather important, but new information coming from the U.S. Census…

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Jan 09, 2015
Can a Military Member Adopt a Stepchild in California?

For members of the military, forging meaningful relationships can be difficult. For that reason, a person who builds a loving relationship with a stepchild might ultimately decide that he or she would like to try to adopt the child. There are several things that a…

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Jan 01, 2015
Family Law: ACTIVE Marriage Might Curb Divorce in Military

It is a widely accepted fact that military marriages are placed under a lot of strain. Time away from your spouse and frequent moves can make it difficult to build a stable marriage. That isn't to say that military marriages aren't going to make it.…

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Dec 24, 2014
Tax Points for California Registered Domestic Partnerships

Domestic partnerships were our topic last week. We are going to continue on that topic this week to help our readers in California to get a better understanding about domestic partnerships. One topic that some people in a domestic partnership are curious about is how…

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Dec 18, 2014
Why Should I Register My Domestic Partnership in California?

People in California who are in committed relationships but don't want to get married might have the option of entering into a domestic partnership. These partnerships aren't available to all couples, but for couples who qualify, they might be a viable way to confirm the…

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Dec 11, 2014
Child Custody Battles Can Often Be Settled in California

In our last blog post, we discussed how being divorced doesn't have to ruin the holiday season for your family. We discussed some of the options available for parents to make the holidays a little easier for the children. For some parents, having a holiday…

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Dec 04, 2014
Child Custody Issues Don’t Have to Mean Disastrous Holidays

Christmas carols playing in retail shops, green and red decorations everywhere, cooler weather and the anticipation of a jolly man bearing presents are all signs that the winter holiday season is upon us. For most people, the winter holidays give them a chance to enjoy…

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Nov 27, 2014
Stephen Collins’ Divorce Trial Starts in California Court

When people hear about Hollywood divorces, they usually assume that what goes on behind the doors of the courtroom is something very ugly. The truth is that not every Hollywood divorce is that ugly. In fact, some are simply about money and once both sides…

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Nov 20, 2014
Open Adoptions Have Benefits and Drawbacks in California

In last week's post, we discussed different types of adoptions that are allowed in California. One of those types was an open adoption. These adoptions are considerably different from the traditional adoptions or closed adoptions that many people think of when they think about adoptions.…

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Nov 06, 2014
Cianci Law, PC Creative Family Solutions Participation and Preservation of Rights in a California Divorce

As readers of our blog know, we often discuss high-profile divorces. In last week's post, we discussed how Khloe Kardashian might have to proceed with her divorce if Lamar Odom continues to ignore the need for him to respond to her divorce petition. That post…

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