Topics in Family Law
Can a Child Have More Than Two Legal Parents in California?
California parentage law recognizes that, in rare cases, limiting a child to two legal parents may be harmful. A court may find that more than[…]
When Can a California Divorce Judgment Be Set Aside?
A divorce judgment is intended to provide finality, but California law permits relief in limited circumstances. A party may seek to set aside a judgment[…]
Can California Child Support Include Educational and Visitation Travel Expenses?
California guideline child support is calculated primarily from parental income and parenting time, but the final order may include additional expenses. Some additions are mandatory,[…]
When Can a California Court Issue Emergency Child Custody Orders?
Emergency custody requests are designed for extraordinary situations, not ordinary scheduling disagreements. A California court may grant or modify temporary custody on an emergency basis[…]
What Fiduciary Duties Do Spouses Have During a California Divorce?
Spouses in a California divorce are not treated as financial strangers. They owe one another duties concerning community assets and liabilities, including obligations of accurate[…]
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