Have you or your child been abused and you want help seeking a DVTRO (domestic violence temporary restraining order)? Or have you been the one accused of the abuse? Either way, you will want to talk to an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney who…
Generally in California, a married spouse may legally adopt their partner’s child only with the other biological parent’s consent. Without consent, the adoption can only move forward when the other biological parent’s parental rights are terminated. They can be terminated for a number of reasons,…
Over time, situations can change. You may have lost your job and can no longer afford your child support or spousal support payments. Your ex-spouse may now make significantly more income than they once did. Or perhaps you want to increase your visitation time with…
Sometimes an ex-spouse or parent runs into problems after the divorce or custody/support order is finalized. A non-custodial father may refuse to pay child support. A custodial mother may refuse the father visitation with the children, despite a court order. An ex-husband or wife may…
Are you a grandparent who wants to establish visitation rights with your grandchild or are you a parent who opposes a grandparent’s attempt to establish visitation rights? California allows grandparent visitation rights only in certain circumstances, depending on the family situation of the child. The…
Are you seeking to protect your assets or have you been asked to sign a prenuptial agree-ment? It’s important to know and protect your rights. Of course couples don’t enter into a marriage with the plan of eventually getting divorced. Yet, the sad reality is,…
Domestic partnerships are available in California to same-sex couples as well as to certain opposite-sex couples. The rights associated with a domestic partnership are constantly evolving, as this is a relatively new area of law. That’s why it is important to have a skilled domestic…
