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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 ...
- Why Second Marriages Often End in Divorce
Recently, MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, reportedly filed for divorce from her second husband. According to The Fresno Bee, Scott, who is one ...
- Does an Online Relationship Count as Cheating?
Recently, an online cheating scandal involving Adam Levine made headlines nationwide. According to Women’s Health, a magazine featuring news for and about women, Levine has been accused of ...
- What if My Spouse Dies During the Divorce Process?
There are often surprises that pop up during the divorce process. However, no one ever expects that one of those surprises will involve one of the spouses passing away before the divorce is finalized. ...
- Why Second Marriages Often End in Divorce
Recently, MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist and former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, reportedly filed for divorce from her second husband. According to The Fresno Bee, Scott, who is one ...
- Does an Online Relationship Count as Cheating?
Recently, an online cheating scandal involving Adam Levine made headlines nationwide. According to Women’s Health, a magazine featuring news for and about women, Levine has been accused of ...
- What if My Spouse Dies During the Divorce Process?
There are often surprises that pop up during the divorce process. However, no one ever expects that one of those surprises will involve one of the spouses passing away before the divorce is finalized. ...
- Why It's Important to Establish Paternity in California
Establishing the paternity of a child is far more important than some people realize. If you don’t prove who a child’s biological father is, it can have terrible consequences in the ...
- 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, ...
- Why Paternity Is Important for Fathers
Men often assume that when their child is born, they are automatically given parental rights. This is not so, and the process is more complicated. Even in the simplest of situations – a husband ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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 Dies During the Divorce Process?
There are often surprises that pop up during the divorce process. However, no one ever expects that one of those surprises will involve one of the spouses passing away before the divorce is finalized. ...
- 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, ...
- 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 ...
- 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. ...
- 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, ...
- 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 Much Alimony Will I Pay in California?
If you're concerned about how much alimony you could wind up on the hook for during your divorce or spousal support dispute, you're not alone. Today, we're covering how alimony payments ...
- 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, ...