Topics in Family Law
What Does a Voluntary Declaration of Parentage Do in California?
A voluntary declaration of parentage can establish a legal parent-child relationship without a contested court trial. Signing the declaration is not merely an administrative step[…]
How Are Stock Options Divided in a California Divorce?
Stock options can be among the most complicated employment benefits divided in a California divorce. An option may be granted during marriage but vest or[…]
Can Spouses Change Property from Separate to Community Property in California?
Property acquired before marriage, by gift, or through inheritance may begin as one spouse’s separate property. During marriage, however, spouses sometimes sign deeds, agreements, or[…]
When Is Genetic Testing Used in a California Parentage Case?
Genetic testing can provide powerful evidence of a biological relationship, but biology does not decide every California parentage case. Parentage law also recognizes marital presumptions,[…]
How Do California Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Affect Firearm Possession?
A California domestic violence restraining order can impose immediate firearm, ammunition, firearm-part, and body-armor restrictions. These provisions are mandatory components of qualifying protective orders and[…]
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