In California, an annulment is when the court states that an individual’s marriage or domestic partnership is not legally valid. However, the filing individual must prove to the judge that…
In California, married couples enjoy a number of rights, including the rights to ownership of community property which was acquired during their marriage. While unmarried couples do not share these…
When parents have a child while they are married, paternity is automatically established for the father. However, if a child is born outside of marriage, the process to establish paternity…
The harsh reality is that there may be times when you do not agree with the trial court’s ruling. There are several ways that a party to a family law…
One issue that seems to arise in many custody cases is whether a parent can prohibit his or her ex’s new girlfriend or boyfriend from being around the children. The short answer is no,…
Every divorce is different. However, one problem common to many divorces is the issue of which spouse will own the marital home once the divorce is final. In many divorces, the…
The dissolution of marriage is difficult and emotional. Not only is there the requirement to divide debts and assets, but a couple must also determine the best route for parenting…