Family Law

When parents in California go through a divorce, they often tell their children they will one day understand why things have changed. Unfortunately, this type of platitude fails to consider a child’s feelings. In some divorces, children end up paying a hidden price....

Postnuptial agreements are contracts that couples sign after they have gotten married. Similar to prenuptial agreements, couples seek to clarify how their financial situation would be defined if the marriage fails or if one spouse dies. The basics of such an agreement...

There are two types of step-child adoptions in California, and they are based on whether your step-child was born while you were in a relationship with their parent. If your step-child was born while you were in a relationship with their other parent, family law...

Are you worried about the way your child custody arrangement may turn out after divorce? This is a serious concern for divorcing couples in California who have the affairs of young children to think of. You may want to learn more about custody arrangements that you...

In California, there are laws pertaining to the paternity of a child. Fathers should understand the different factors that determine the presumption of parenthood. What is a presumption of parenthood? When a child is born, it's presumed that the husband of the child's...

California law generally allows both of a child's parents to have custody of that minor. A hearing will likely be held to determine if giving you custody rights to your son or daughter is in your child's best interest. Taking steps to prepare for such a hearing may...

Remarrying after divorce means a new beginning and many changes. For parents in California, it might also bring some confusion as to whether child support payments will stop if either parent remarries. A parent's responsibility By law, a child's legal parents are...

Child support is designed to provide children with the financial support that is necessary for their care. However, the child support system does have its flaws. In some cases, the system will punish parents who are unable to pay. If you're a California resident and...