Families in California these days come in all shapes and sizes. This is especially true if a child is born via surrogacy or sperm donation. This can lead to what is known as "tri-parenting" - situations in which a child will be deemed to legally…
Young, soon-to-be-wed couples in California naturally picture themselves as happily married for the rest of their lives. Especially if they do not have much in the way of assets, they may think prenuptial agreements are only for older, more well-to-do people entering a second marriage.…
The idea of a prenuptial agreement is not as scary for many people these days as it once was. You might see it as a practical and informative tool, more than a potentially unromantic gesture. Prenups can be beneficial for both parties in several ways…
Children in California have a right to a safe, secure and stable home. While in general parents usually exercises substantial rights with regards to the care of their child, there are times when the child's needs are not being met, and the parents are deemed…
Sometimes, for various medical reasons, a couple is unable to conceive a child naturally and carry it full term through pregnancy. When this happens, they may consider having a surrogate carry the child for them, until the child is born and they are given custody…
Divorces are highly disruptive to your personal life and finances. This guide can help you with at least half of that problem. With a little planning and organization, you can reduce the financial hit you'll take and build a solid plan for the future. Take…
There may be many reasons why a child's parents may be temporarily incapable of caring for the child. When this is the case, a court in California may appoint a probate guardian to a child. A guardian may gain custody over the child, may be…
For better or worse, one hot-button issue that often comes up when a California couple ends their marriage is that of spousal support (also known as alimony). This is especially true when one spouse earns significantly more than the other. While one spouse may want…
Starting out with wedding gifts, to that first home and moving forward throughout the years, married couples in California accumulate a lot of assets. Although couples may start their married life in wedded bliss, some find that as time marches on, their marriage deteriorates to…
Getting divorced comes with numerous stresses and difficulties, including child custody. If you are concerned about what is best for your child, you are not alone. California courts make custody and visitation decisions based on the best interests of your child. The health and wellbeing…
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