Topics in Family Law
Protecting Pets With a California Domestic Violence Restraining Order
Domestic violence can affect more than the person requesting protection. Pets can also become part of abusive or controlling behavior, particularly when someone threatens, harms,[…]
When Can a Nonparent Receive Child Custody in California?
California child custody disputes usually involve two parents, but some families have a grandparent, relative, stepparent, or other caregiver who has effectively taken on a[…]
How Domestic Violence Can Affect Spousal Support in a California Divorce
Domestic violence can influence several parts of a California family law case. Its significance is not limited to obtaining a restraining order or determining child[…]
A California Parentage Judgment Can Include More Than a Finding of Parentage
Establishing legal parentage is often discussed as though the only question is whether someone will legally be recognized as a child’s parent. In reality, a[…]
Using Legal Separation Before Meeting California’s Divorce Residency Requirement
Someone who recently moved to California may be ready to begin ending a marriage but discover that they do not yet satisfy the residency requirements[…]
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