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...
Family Law
Who is eligible for spousal support?
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 so you...
What you need to know about surrogacy
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...
Surrogacy in California
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...
The legal protections necessary for domestic partners
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 to know...
La custodia de los hijos y los días festivos
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 cualquier desacuerdo...
5 celebrities who have used surrogacy
At Contreras Law we understand California's complex surrogacy laws, whether you are a woman who is considering becoming a surrogate, or parents to be looking to start a family using surrogacy, our lawyers will explain what you need to do to ensure that your...
Famous people that have filed for domestic violence restraining orders
A domestic violence restraining order is an order that you receive from a judge to to protect you from someone who is related to you in case of harassment, stalking, or something that your fearful of. When asking for a domestic violence restraining order you can ask...
Check for these mistakes before signing a prenuptial agreement
Money remains an uncomfortable topic for many couples, especially prior to marriage. Even so, you may have mustered the courage to ask your beloved to sign a prenuptial agreement. Broaching this topic feels awkward for many people, since few things could be less...
Celebrity same-sex marriages
We previously posted a blog about celebrity same-sex divorces, however today we'd like to commemorate pride month with a list of celebrities that got married. If you and your partner are thinking about getting married, consider some of the benefits of a prenuptial...
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