Topics in Family Law
What Is a Presumed Parent in California?
Biological connection is important in many California parentage cases, but biology does not always determine who qualifies as a legal parent. California’s Uniform Parentage Act[…]
Does the Community Gain an Interest in a Home Owned Before Marriage?
A home purchased before marriage generally begins as the purchasing spouse’s separate property. However, when community earnings are used during marriage to reduce the mortgage[…]
What Happens When Separate and Community Funds Are Mixed Together?
Commingling occurs when separate-property funds and community funds are placed in the same account. Mixing the money does not automatically convert every dollar into community[…]
Who Qualifies for a Summary Dissolution in California?
Summary dissolution is a simplified process available to certain married couples who meet every statutory requirement. It is not simply an uncontested divorce and is[…]
What Is a Putative Spouse in California?
A person may discover that their marriage was legally invalid because of a prior undissolved marriage, a defective ceremony, or another legal impediment. California’s putative-spouse[…]
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