Divorce can be a painful and confusing time in a family’s life. It's normal for children to experience a roller coaster of emotions — from sadness, loss, hurt and anger, to confusion, guilt, and abandonment. Every child manages in their own way and heals at…
Life is never easy, and going through a divorce can just make it that much more difficult. Regardless of whether the decision was yours or not, it can be painful. Those emotions don't just go away. It drags on as you live separate lives and…
Welcoming Another Child Adoption is an exciting adventure for all parties involved. When welcoming a new child into your family, however, it’s important to be aware of how difficult adjusting to a new environment and daily life can be at first. With compassionate understanding and thoughtful…
Giving a Couple the Gift of Life Without Sacrificing Your Rights Since being officially legalized in 2013 in California, surrogacy has shared the gift of parenthood with couples who were otherwise unable to bring a baby into the world. Before beginning the medical procedure and parental planning,…
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…
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