As more couples in California decide to live together without getting married, questions about rights, finances, and commitments may arise. One essential point to understand up front is that California does not recognize common law marriage, no matter how long you’ve been together or how…
You can challenge a prenuptial agreement in California under several grounds listed in the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (UPAA) and California Family Code §§1610-1617. Some of the most common ways to do this include showing lack of voluntary consent, evidence of fraud or material misrepresentation,…
Many people wonder if living together for several years, sharing bills, or referring to each other as spouses creates a “common law marriage” in California. The short answer is no – California does not recognize common law marriages formed within the state. To be considered…
When parents divorce or separate, life changes for everyone, including grandparents. Keeping a strong relationship with your grandchildren can become difficult during family disputes. In San Diego, grandparents do have certain rights to seek visitation, but the law can feel confusing if you’re not familiar…
Appearing in court can be a nerve-racking experience, especially, if you are being sued. Many times, people believe they just need to “see” the judge and explain the situation, believing that once their side is explained, the judge will understand and the issue will be…
When someone in California is facing the threat of physical or emotional harm, he or she may be able to seek certain types of protection available under the law. Those who experienced domestic violence may be able to secure a protective order, which will give…
Litigation can be costly and when asked to take on the added expense of obtaining a court reporter for a hearing or trial, as a client you want to know what the benefit is. For starters, a court reporter is a person that types up…
Child support may seem pretty straight forward at first glance. The Court orders you to pay child support. You then pay the ordered amount to the other parent. You then believe the child support obligation for the month is over. However, child support is not…
Although child support and custody go hand-in-hand, they are two separate issues to be handled by the court. For example, if you file a motion and you are only requesting child support, the court will only make child support orders and not make any custody…
Divorce will affect you in many ways, including your financial circumstances. If you don’t get serious about protecting this part of your life, it will come back to haunt you after your divorce is in the past. From the start, you must have a clear…
