Topics in Family Law
Who Gets the Family Pet in a California Divorce?
Pets often occupy an emotional role closer to family members than household property. California law still treats a pet as property for characterization purposes, but[…]
What Happens When a Spouse Refuses Discovery in a California Divorce?
Discovery allows spouses to obtain information needed to decide property, support, custody, and other disputed issues. Ignoring discovery, providing evasive answers, concealing documents, or disobeying[…]
How Is Legal Parentage Established After Assisted Reproduction in California?
In assisted-reproduction cases, genetic connection is not the only factor determining legal parentage. California law places substantial importance on consent, intent, properly executed agreements, and[…]
How Are Personal-Injury Settlement Proceeds Divided in a California Divorce?
Personal-injury proceeds do not always follow California’s usual equal-division approach. Their characterization generally depends on when the injury claim arose, while special rules may control[…]
What Happens to Student Loans and Education Costs in a California Divorce?
Education can improve one spouse’s future earning capacity, but a degree or professional license is not divided as marital property in a California divorce. Instead,[…]
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