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- 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 ...
- When Can a Stepparent Adopt a Stepchild in California?
When someone marries a man or woman who has a child from a previous relationship, he or she will become the child’s stepparent, but that is not the same as legally adopting a child. For example, ...
- 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 ...
- COVID-19 & Child Custody: What to Expect Moving Forward
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept the US, Americans across the country were forced to change the way they lived their lives. In particular, co-parents were impacted severely, needing to adjust to closed ...
- How to Prepare for a Child Custody Hearing
Unfortunately, many parents who cannot agree on child custody arrangements – even after mediation – end up in the courtroom for a judge to decide. Child custody hearings can be emotionally ...
- Rights of Unwed Fathers in California
“One-in-four parents living with a child in the United States today are unmarried. Driven by declines in marriage overall, as well as increases in births outside of marriage, this marks a ...
- Rights of Unwed Fathers in California
“One-in-four parents living with a child in the United States today are unmarried. Driven by declines in marriage overall, as well as increases in births outside of marriage, this marks a ...
- How Child Support Can Negatively Impact Your Second Marriage
Most people who have been married or married, divorced, and remarried can attest that “marriage takes work.” With over 40 percent of all first marriages ending in divorce, it’s not ...
- Can Spousal Support Be Included in Chapter 7?
Before the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) of 2020, millions of Americans were already living paycheck to paycheck. In the middle of March, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in an ...
- Different Ways to Divorce, What's Right for You?
Just like marriages, every divorce is unique. What works for one couple may not work for another, so it's essential to understand your options as you head into your divorce. Today, we're ...
- How Businesses Are Divided During a Divorce
Property division is often one of the most hotly contested processes during any divorce, and the likelihood of disagreements between divorcees only increases when a valuable asset, such as a business, ...
- Tips for Your High-Asset Divorce
Any divorce is complicated, but high-asset divorces tend to be particularly complex. When one or both spouses in a marriage is a high-net-worth individual, divorce-related processes such as property ...
- Grandparents' Rights in California
Grandparents are heavily involved in the lives of their grandchildren in many Californian families. But when the child’s parents separate or divorce, grandparents may wonder if they can still ...
- How Child Support Can Negatively Impact Your Second Marriage
Most people who have been married or married, divorced, and remarried can attest that “marriage takes work.” With over 40 percent of all first marriages ending in divorce, it’s not ...
- Millennials & Prenups
A prenuptial agreement, or a “prenup,” is a legal document that outlines how a married couple will divide their assets should they decide to divorce. In the last 50 years, there has been ...
- Rights of Unwed Fathers in California
“One-in-four parents living with a child in the United States today are unmarried. Driven by declines in marriage overall, as well as increases in births outside of marriage, this marks a ...
- Co-Parenting on Thanksgiving
Holidays can be incredibly difficult for the recently divorced, and Thanksgiving is no exception. In the past, you may have enjoyed cooking and eating a delicious turkey dinner with your spouse and ...
- How to Survive Father's Day as a Divorced Dad
Father’s Day is meant to celebrate the relationship between a father and his children. Unfortunately, this celebration becomes understandably difficult following a divorce. Life after divorce is ...
- Can Spousal Support Be Included in Chapter 7?
Before the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) of 2020, millions of Americans were already living paycheck to paycheck. In the middle of March, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in an ...
- Can a Child Support Order Be Changed in California?
Many newly-divorced parents don’t realize it but child support is open-ended. Meaning, it is subject to being changed in the future; it’s not necessarily a fixed amount. In life and ...
- Balancing Joint Custody & Medical Decisions
If you require legal guidance or representation, turn to the child custody lawyers at The Arnold Law Group, APC. Our legal team has over 30 years of collective legal experience and a comprehensive ...
- What Happens to a Personal Injury Settlement in a CA Divorce?
If you have been injured by a negligent person, financial compensation from a personal injury lawsuit can help you pay for medical expenses, repair damaged property, and recover from injury. But what ...
- Can I Get Legally Separated in California?
Legal separation is not available in all states, but it IS an option in California. What is a legal separation and how is it different than divorce? A legal separation is a lot like a divorce. It ...
- Divorce & Deportation
Filing for divorce can be an incredibly challenging legal experience. Of course, this legal journey can become even more complicated if you’re in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. In most ...
- Can Spousal Support Be Included in Chapter 7?
Before the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) of 2020, millions of Americans were already living paycheck to paycheck. In the middle of March, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in an ...
- Does Remarriage Affect Your Divorce Settlement?
Does Remarriage Affect Your Divorce? When you or your ex-spouse remarry, some of the agreements from your divorce may change. After a divorce, especially one involving children, one party may have a ...
- Does Cheating Affect Alimony?
Does Cheating Affect Alimony? Each year, countless marriages unravel because of adultery. So, if your marriage has been affected because someone cheated, you have plenty of company. You may also want ...
- 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, ...