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Can a Child Tell the Judge Which Parent They Want to Live With in California?

Children sometimes develop strong preferences about where they want to live or how much time they want to spend with each parent. Parents may assume[…]

What Happens in a California Divorce if Your Spouse Never Responds?

Being ignored after filing for divorce does not necessarily prevent a California divorce from moving forward. If the respondent is properly served but does not[…]

Can Regular Financial Gifts Affect Spousal Support in California?

Spousal support usually brings wages, business income, retirement benefits, and other conventional sources of income to mind. But a spouse’s financial circumstances may also be[…]

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