Establishing paternity, also known as parentage in California, is required before a court will issue custody, visitation, or child support orders. In some cases, parentage
In California, legal separation is a family law process that couples sometimes go through for various reasons. After a legal separation, you and your spouse
Calculating spousal support in California is a complex and unpredictable process. In some cases, divorcing spouses agree on the amount of support and length of
If you are going through a divorce in California, you might have questions about the legal process and if you must let a family law
Child support is ordered by California family law courts to ensure that each parent financially contributes to their child’s well-being. In general, one parent will
Many parents are surprised to find out that COVID vaccine decisions can impact their child’s custody rights and responsibilities. In fact, decisions related to a
In California, protective orders and restraining orders are similar in that they are meant to protect someone from another person’s harmful conduct. The words protective
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more popular as more couples go into marriage wanting to protect their own assets in the case of divorce. As unromantic
In California, child support terms are usually based on the state’s Uniform Child Support Guidelines. The guidelines set forth a formula to be used for
Family law attorneys are often thought of as divorce lawyers, but there are many different types of cases that a Torrance family law attorney can
In a contested divorce, property division can become highly combative. Consequently, states have laws in place to deal with how property is to be divided
Postnuptial Agreements generally afford couples the right to protect their assets under a legally binding document that describes how debts and assets will be divided
Since COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for children, parents who disagree about their child’s vaccination status have been turning to family law courts for help.
Even when you’re expecting it, being served divorce papers can bring up a multitude of emotions. Although you may want to spend time processing what
Family law concerns the whole family, and once children are brought into the mix, the best interests of the child are always one of the
A divorce is often one of life’s most difficult experiences. There might be property and other assets to divide, and divorce is filled with important