On March 20, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered its nearly 40 million residents to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The order comes with a misdemeanor penalty or a fine of up to $1,000. The order has created a domino effect throughout…
As a resident of California, you may have come across the term “Marvin Actions” at some point. But unless it has impacted you personally, there’s a good chance you’re unsure of the finer details. This came about as the result of a 1976 California Supreme…
If you are unable to conceive a child on your own, it may be possible to ask a surrogate to do so for you. When the baby is born, the biological father becomes the child’s legal parent while the father’s partner can apply to adopt…
When parents in New York decide to divorce or raise their child separately, working out child custody and visitation issues can always be an emotional and practical challenge. This can be especially true when the child is an infant. At an older age, it becomes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
