Topics in Family Law

Can Grandparents Get Visitation Rights in California?

Grandparents can play an important role in a child’s life, especially during periods of family transition. When parents separate, divorce, or become involved in a[…]

Can a California Court Use Earning Capacity Instead of Actual Income for Child Support?

California child support calculations ordinarily begin with the parents’ financial circumstances, but a parent’s current paycheck does not always tell the entire story. A parent[…]

When Can a Child’s Preference Affect Custody in California?

Parents involved in a California child custody dispute sometimes wonder whether their child can simply choose which parent to live with. California family law does[…]

What Happens to Spousal Support If Your Former Spouse Remarries in California?

Spousal support can continue long after a California divorce judgment is entered, particularly when the parties had a lengthy marriage or significant differences in income.[…]

How Are Bills and Debts Addressed While a California Divorce Is Pending?

Separation often creates an immediate financial problem: the spouses may begin living separately, but the mortgage, credit cards, car payments, insurance, and other obligations continue[…]

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