The Changing Landscape of Family Law: LGBTQ+ Rights in Divorce
When marriage equality became the law of the land in the United States, same-sex couples were able to enjoy the right to legally marry, no matter which state they lived in. However, just as with opposite-sex couples, there’s no guarantee marriage will last forever. So far in 2023, several famous
Understanding Spousal Support in California: How It’s Calculated and Awarded
The shenanigans of wealthy Orange County women are immortalized in the tell-all Bravo series “The Real Housewives,” including the troubled marriage of Shannon Beador and her cheating husband David, a key storyline in season nine. Although RHOC fans had a front-row seat to the couple’s attempts to repair their union,
Social Media During Family Law Cases: Tips for Clients
What a party in a child support case or any other family dispute posts online could be used as evidence against them. Social media has undoubtedly influenced every aspect of our lives, both professionally and personally. Some studies show that about 65% of adults aged at least 30 who have
Scenarios That Could Lead to a Protective Order
A recent case appeared in the San Diego County Superior Court in August 2021 involved an attorney seeking a restraining order protecting her client, who feared for her safety, from her abusive husband. The attorney’s evidence of abuse included accounts of the husband slamming doors, slinging sexist insults at his wife,
I’m Not Paying My Ex’s Student Loans – Or Am I?
Angela Powell was a college freshman with big dreams when she met the man who would one day become her husband. They were married after graduating, and both continued their education. Her husband began law school, while she went to business school to earn her MBA. The Department of Education had
Why It’s Important to Formally Adopt a Step Child
Adopting as a stepparent, means consenting to adopting a spouse's child and taking full responsibility for the child. Following the adoption, the noncustodial parent (the parent who does not live with the child) has no further legal or parental obligations toward the child, including paying child support. State regulations control stepparent
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in California?
Grandparents are family, too. However, there are times when grandparents are separated from their grandkids, and this can occur due to a variety of reasons. This could happen if one or both parents decide to keep the grandparents out of their child’s life. Sometimes, there are legitimate reasons for this.
Can a Parent Stop Grandparents From Seeing Their Grandchildren?
Most grandparents eagerly await time with their grandchildren. Not only are they the next generation, they are often much-loved additions to the family. However, sometimes, the parents of the children may have other plans. Breaches in the family may cause the parents to decide that they do not want to