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- How Do I End a Domestic Partnership in California?
When people choose to commit to each other, that can come in several forms. Some people go the traditional route and choose to get married. Others prefer to date one another indefinitely and never get ...
- How to Adopt Your Stepchild in California
Stepparents often build formative relationships with their stepchildren. In many cases, this results in a stepparent wanting to officially adopt their child so they can gain legal parental rights for ...
- What Are the Different Kinds of Adoption?
So, you've decided you want to adopt - congratulations! Welcoming a new family member into your life is an exciting endeavor. There are multiple types of adoption, and choosing the right one for ...
- Can I File Bankruptcy if I Recently Lost My Job?
Unemployment has always been an issue for people, but in light of the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 (COVID-19), we have had a surge of unemployment since March of this year. Some industries were hit ...
- The Bankruptcy Means Test
Are you considering filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? If so, it’s important for you to know that not all debtors qualify for a Chapter 7. Why is this? Because Chapter 7 bankruptcy is reserved for ...
- Divorce Tips: How Do I Know When I'm Ready to Date Again?
Since divorcing Tom Brady last year, there have been rumors that Gisele Bündchen is dating Joaquim Valente, her Jiu Jitsu instructor. However, Bündchen has repeatedly stated that she and ...
- How Do We Tell Our Kids We're Getting Divorced?
It’s often hard enough to tell our spouse that we want a divorce, but how do we tell our kids? This is one of the toughest decisions a parent will ever have to make. Here are some things to ...
- How Do Annulments Work in California?
If you live in California and are looking to have your marriage annulled, you may be wondering how the process works. An annulment is a legal way to invalidate a marriage, and in California, an ...
- How Do We Tell Our Kids We're Getting Divorced?
It’s often hard enough to tell our spouse that we want a divorce, but how do we tell our kids? This is one of the toughest decisions a parent will ever have to make. Here are some things to ...
- Do Legal Separations Expire in California?
Legal separations are an alternative to divorce. They allow couples to explore what life would be like apart from one another. In many cases, legal separations only last for a short while. After ...
- Should I Get a Legal Separation or a Divorce?
Making the decision to end your marriage is one of the most difficult and important decisions you will ever make. It’s also permanent. Once you open that Pandora’s Box, there is often no ...
- Can I Legally Move Away with My Child After a Divorce?
Following a divorce, most people want to make a fresh start. In some cases, that can mean moving to a new town, new state, or even a new country. However, if the person shares children with their ...
- Move-Away Actions in Fresno, California
If you are divorced, you may want to know if it’s okay for you to move away with your children. If you move, will you get in trouble with the court? Will your former spouse get upset and seek ...
- What If My Spouse Denies My Spousal Abuse Claims?
The Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial has been dominating headlines for weeks. At the heart of the dispute are allegations of abuse the former spouses have made against one another. Each has refuted ...
- What Happens If My Spouse Doesn't Want a Divorce?
Often, one spouse knows before the other that the marriage is over. Maybe it’s only over for them and their spouse thinks the marriage is fine. Or maybe they both know their marriage has issues, ...
- What Are the Warning Signs of Domestic Violence?
Healthy relationships are about love and respect, but abusive relationships are about power and control. As such, tactics used to gain power and control are the warning signs of domestic violence. ...
- How Do We Tell Our Kids We're Getting Divorced?
It’s often hard enough to tell our spouse that we want a divorce, but how do we tell our kids? This is one of the toughest decisions a parent will ever have to make. Here are some things to ...
- What You Need to Know About Stepchild Adoption
When couples get divorced, they often discover happiness in building separate lives and starting new families. This can leave the child of a previous marriage feeling adrift and ultimately questioning ...
- What Rights Do I Have as a Stepparent?
Custody & Visitation Rights of Stepparents Who Have Not Adopted Their Children Stepparents have historically had few rights in regards to their spouse’s children. After the year 2000, ...