There are unfortunate situations where you may be in fear of, or have been, abused by someone you know. A knowledgeable restraining order attorney can help you obtain a domestic violence restraining order against your abuser to prevent further abuse.…
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Parents of a minor child who are neither involved nor residing together will need to determine where the child will reside, where the child will attend school or child care, and other major decisions affecting the child. Sometimes parents may reach a…
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When a couple has a child and then chooses to separate, the non-custodial parent is legally obligated to pay child support to the custodial parent to ensure the financial well being of minor child until the child reaches the age of 18. People’s liv…
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When the court awards spousal support, or alimony, to one spouse from the other, the court is balancing the incomes of the spouses similar to their lifestyle during their marriage. However, there are circumstances that call for the modification or te…
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With the rise in same-sex marriages, there are subsequently an increases in cases where the marriage does not work. With the guidance of same-sex divorce attorney Rick D. Banks, you can dissolve your marriage or domestic partnership. Under California…
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If you or our spouse is seeking spousal support, you may wonder how spousal support is calculated and if there are any special challenges. A knowledgeable alimony lawyer can educate you on these issues. Calculating Temporary Alimony The purpose of te…
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Asserting your parental rights may seem daunting – especially without the help of a knowledgeable paternity lawyer. Whether your ties to your child are biological or not, you have parental rights. However, you must first establish your paternity le…
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Many believe that family courts are gender biased. The truth is that California courts assume that each parent has equal rights and responsibilities regarding his or her child. Unfortunately, however, some fathers fail to adequately assert their righ…
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Child custody modification often becomes necessary when family situations change. Upon separation, parents must determine an appropriate custody arrangement. If parents cannot agree, then the court may issue an order that is in the best interests of…
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A child custody agreement is a voluntary decision made by parents to determine legal and physical custody issues. When a parent violates that agreement, they are taking actions that are against what has been determined to be the best interests of the…
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