Divorce vs. Legal Separation: Which Is Right for Me?
Nobody says “I do” with the intention of splitting up, but the reality is that many couples separate and divorce every year. In California, couples have the option of filing for a divorce or getting a legal separation. These two options both result in the couple living separately…
Stigmas Around Divorce and How to Get Past Them
Parties experiencing difficulties in their marriage are bombarded from every direction with opinions and advice. Family and friends, although well-meaning, sometimes do more harm than good, projecting their own personal values and beliefs into a situation they know little - or nothing - about. Society…
4 Common Surrogacy Myths Debunked
Whether you are interested in becoming a surrogate mother or growing your family through surrogacy, you might have the wrong impression about surrogacy without even knowing. There are a lot of myths out there about surrogacy laws and the surrogacy process, but we’re here to clear…
Divorce Mediation Checklist: How to Prepare for Your Mediation Session
If you and your divorce have decided to part ways, you may have decided – or you may have been required – to attend mediation to resolve disputes and reach a divorce settlement agreement. Mediation is a great way to finalize a divorce without spending a fortune…
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…
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