Topics in Family Law

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Can a Domestic Violence Restraining Order Address Debts Caused by Abuse in California?

Domestic violence can create financial consequences that continue long after the immediate incident. A person may discover new debts, face damaged property, lose earnings, need[…]

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Can a Child Have More Than Two Legal Parents in California?

Parentage cases are not always limited to identifying one mother and one father. Modern families can involve biological parents, presumed parents, intended parents, and other[…]

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Can a Nonparent Get Custody of a Child in California?

Most California child custody cases involve disputes between two parents. In some families, however, another person has become the child’s primary caregiver and has effectively[…]

What Happens to Debts Incurred After Separation in a California Divorce?

Property division in a California divorce involves more than determining who receives the house, bank accounts, vehicles, and retirement benefits. The court must also determine[…]

What Is a Request for Admission in a California Divorce?

California family law discovery is not limited to asking questions or requesting documents. A party may also serve Requests for Admission, which ask the other[…]

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