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Growing a family is a wonderful, fulfilling experience. If you are a stepparent to your spouse’s children, you might be considering the idea of ...

Adoption can be a lengthy and difficult process, and each state has its own laws governing it. California Family Code provides the guidelines for ...

Especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, debt is a very normal part of the American experience. Medical bills, student loans, mortgages, and ...

Bankruptcy and divorce are more closely related than many would believe. This may be because money-related arguments are one of the leading causes of ...

Child custody disputes are some of the most sensitive and difficult legal matters most families will ever face. Such cases can take a particularly ...

Divorce can get messy, especially when children are involved. In some cases, parents might attempt to alienate the children from their other parent, ...

Divorce is a stressful experience for children and, regardless of their age, they will likely need some help adjusting to the changes brought on by ...

The Duty to Pay Child Support All parents are legally obligated to provide their children with adequate support, so they have the financial means to ...

Even after a divorce, both parents are expected to support their children emotionally and financially. Unfortunately, some parents refuse to fulfill ...

When a couple gets a divorce , the ensuing court proceedings can take anywhere between a few months to several years, depending on the complexity of ...

It is not uncommon for former spouses who share child custody to encounter a fair amount of challenges and difficulties as they co-parent their ...

The COVID-19 pandemic had drastic, far-reaching implications for the US economy. Over 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits, and ...

Student loan debt is one of America’s biggest financial crises of the 21 st century. At more than $1.6 trillion , the nation’s total amount of student ...

Money can be a touchy subject for married couples. In fact, financial issues can be a contributing factor in many divorces. Moreover, as the number of ...

During property division in a divorce , it can feel like a land-grab for desirable assets and property. Neither spouse will be eager to claim debt, ...

Getting divorced can take a major toll on a person, no matter who initiated the process. Now more than ever, it is crucial to take care of yourself, ...

Child custody disputes are some of the most sensitive and difficult legal matters most families will ever face. Such cases can take a particularly ...

Just because your marriage hit a bump on the road does not mean you are headed for a divorce . That said, if you have made every effort to mend your ...

Entering a domestic partnership in California is not an altogether understood aspect of family law . Most people who begin a domestic partnership ...

Domestic violence affects millions of American families each year, and it can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and even economic abuse. ...

When most people think of domestic violence , they often imagine a scenario where the abusive person physically harms another. However, physical abuse ...

Spouses who are victims of domestic violence – including physical violence and emotional abuse – need to consider filing for divorce as soon as ...

Getting divorced can take a major toll on a person, no matter who initiated the process. Now more than ever, it is crucial to take care of yourself, ...

Child custody disputes are some of the most sensitive and difficult legal matters most families will ever face. Such cases can take a particularly ...

Just because your marriage hit a bump on the road does not mean you are headed for a divorce . That said, if you have made every effort to mend your ...

Divorce litigation is an inherently contentious and adversarial process that often leaves both parties feeling wounded and bruised. However, you do ...

Divorcing can be a stressful, complicated legal process. There are not too many family law attorneys out there who could rightfully tell you ...

Many people often think the only way to end a marriage is with a divorce, which could potentially be long, arduous, contentious, and expensive. ...

After you finalize your divorce, the terms of your decree are generally not set in stone. Although post-divorce modifications are not easy to obtain, ...

When a couple receives a final judgment from the court regarding their divorce , that doesn’t mean they won’t find themselves before the divorce court ...

Each state has its own family law rules. For a while, these differences did not create a lot of problems; that is, until interstate travel became more ...

If you are divorcing from your spouse and you have children together, your attorney will ask you to create a parental agreement. To understand how to ...

What Is Intellectual Property? If you ever had a burst of artistic genius, a clever idea for a business brand, or a brilliant stroke of innovation, ...

The marital home is important to divorcing spouses, especially if children are involved and they are concerned about uprooting them and further ...

If you are getting a divorce, you already know that this is an emotionally overwhelming process. However, it is also quite complex and involves a lot ...

Despite California legalizing same-sex marriage nearly 10 years ago, spasms of past resistance have created gray areas within the laws that govern ...

In a close 5-4 decision, on June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Obergefell v. Hodges case. This ruling now requires all states ...

Spousal support is meant to help a financially disadvantaged party maintain a standard of living to which they grew accustomed during the marriage. ...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Starting January 1, 2019, the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will come into effect. Among the various tax reforms ...

Sometimes when spouses get a divorce, one spouse is at stark financial disadvantage compared to the other spouse. In particular, divorce cases where ...

Estate planning is relatively straightforward when you are happily married. You might have formed a will and/or trust to ensure your spouse, children, ...