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How a prenuptial agreement can protect your interests

July 26, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News

When California couples get married, they are probably not thinking about what will happen if they go through a divorce at some point in the future. It’s not easy to think about the possible end to a relationship at the very beginning, but in some…

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When is legal separation a better choice than divorce?

June 14, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News

It is not always easy to make major family law choices that could affect the future of your family. Sometimes, it may not be right to move forward with divorce, but at the same time, staying in your current situation may not be practical or…

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Most famous prenuptial agreements

March 17, 2018 | Family Law, Firm News

According to family law attorneys’ prenuptial agreements are more common than they used to a few years ago. However, some couples don’t feel it’s necessary to draft a prenuptial agreement when they get engaged. You don’t have to own a lot of money nor have…

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Why do you need a prenup?

March 2, 2018 | Family Law, Firm News

People tend to think that a prenuptial agreement is just for millionaires or Hollywood stars. However, a prenup it’s a contract that can benefit anybody with personal or business assets before entering a marriage. According to the American Psychological Association, the divorce rate in America…

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Frequent asked questions about Child Custody

December 22, 2017 | Family Law, Firm News

When a relationship ends, one of the first concerns parents typically have are regarding their children. The sharing of a child in family law cases its called custody and visitation. Child custody is split into legal and physical custody, legal custody includes decision making regarding…

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Who is eligible for spousal support?

December 15, 2017 | Family Law, Firm News

A common question we get from family law clients who are going through a divorce process is who is eligible for spousal support. This depends on the case and its important that you consult with an experienced attorney at the beginning of your divorce process…

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What you need to know about surrogacy

November 15, 2017 | Family Law, Firm News

Although more and more couples and individuals are using subrogation to become parents, this process remains one of the most controversial; this is because the legal process is quite complicated, in addition to that in some states the subrogation has not been completely legalized. However,…

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Surrogacy in California

November 1, 2017 | Family Law, Firm News

Although surrogacy has become much more common in recent years, it remains a somewhat controversial issue, which is why in some US states still denied this process. The surrogacy laws of this country can be quite complicated, therefore, for those who intend to use this…

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The legal protections necessary for domestic partners

September 27, 2017 | Family Law, Firm News

Marriage is not the right choice for everyone. For some California couples, it is preferable to remain unmarried in a domestic partnership, but it can be beneficial to put some legal protections in place. If you are in a domestic partnership, you would be wise…

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La custodia de los hijos y los días festivos

August 18, 2017 | Family Law, Firm News

Cuando compartes la custodia de tus hijos con tu ex pareja, el calendario de vacaciones puede llegar a ser todo un desafío; incluso, se podría decir que es uno de los más grandes conflictos de custodia que se presentan durante el año. A pesar de…

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