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…
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…
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 romantic during…
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 agreement like…
The mediation process is a tool that parties can use when trying to resolve a dispute much faster and less costly than going through a long-extended trial. Mediation is less formal than court. To start the mediation process parties come together with a neutral third-party…
Family law matters, such as divorce and custody of children, are often very personal and attract high-conflict litigation. That is why many clients strategically select the gender of their lawyer, and despite the opinion of others, this strategy can be beneficial, and more when it…
There comes a point in every relationship when the couple starts to think about the future. They have to decide if this is the person that they want to spend the rest of their lives with. If so, they may begin making plans to get…
Despite the conception that it’s still a man’s world, more and more girls and women make the decision to study and engage in one of the professions that has always been dominated by men: become a lawyer. And although this profession has advanced over the…
After divorce or separation, non-custodial parents in California are usually ordered to pay child support. This support is generally meant to provide for a child’s basic needs. However, it is possible to negotiate extras into a support order. If you’d like to learn more about…
People in California naturally hope that their marriages will last a lifetime, but, unfortunately, this does not always happen. This is why prenuptial agreements can be helpful. These types of legal agreements, also known as premarital agreements, allow couples to establish property rights terms for…
