I Have a Great New Job Offer in Texas? Can I Move Away with my Daughter Even if my Ex Doesn’t Agree?
I Have a Great New Job Offer in Texas? Can I Move Away with my Daughter Even if my Ex Doesn’t Agree?
We receive calls every day asking questions regarding move away rights and child custody. In today’s world, new and exciting job opportunities often are found in other states and even in other countries. When you know you can better your family’s financial future by taking this new job, can you take it without jeopardizing the custody of your children? How can I obtain move away orders to maintain custody of…
Read MoreCalifornia Stepparent Adoption Process (California Family Code Sections 9000-9007)
Have you developed a strong bond with your stepchild and would like to become a legal parent of your stepchild? The stepparent adoption process can be very complex, especially if the biological parent of your stepchild contests the adoption. Due to the complexity of California stepparent adoption process, it is important that you speak with a California stepparent adoption attorney at Wallin & Klarich who can evaluate your case and…
Read MoreHow Can I Lower Child Support Payments in San Bernardino? (Family Codes 4050-4076)
If you have an existing child support order in San Bernardino, you can change the amount that you owe by petitioning the court to modify child support. Depending on your circumstances, the child support modification process can be very complex and you should hire an experienced child support attorney to ensure that you are not paying more child support than is necessary. The skilled San Bernardino child support attorneys at Wallin…
Read MoreStepparent Visitation Rights in Orange County (Family Code 3101)
The stepparent visitation process can be a very frustrating and difficult legal process. Many times, your stepchild’s biological parent may feel as if you have no rights to stepparent visitation because you are not the biological parent. Because the stepparent visitation process in Orange County is complex, it is essential that you rely on the stepparent visitation attorneys at Wallin & Klarich to help you or you may not be…
Read MoreI Have Primary Physical Custody Over my Child. Will I Be Able to Obtain Move-Away Orders so That I Can Relocate with my Child? (California Family Code Section 7501)
Whether you are a custodial parent seeking to relocate with your child or a non-custodial parent seeking to prevent a move-away order, move-away cases are among some of the most complex family law matters. Regardless of the distance of the relocation, move-away cases involve the use of multiple legal standards, as well as several steps in the evaluation process. Move-away cases should not be handled without the knowledge and expertise…
Read MoreCan My Sexual Orientation Be Used Against Me in My Child Custody Case in San Bernardino? (California Family Code Section 3011)
Is the other parent of your child trying to use your sexual orientation against you in your child custody case? In recent years, California family law courts have made rulings that protect the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender parents. However, judges who are uncomfortable with homosexuality may not always follow the rulings in these court decisions. Thus, it is important that you hire a skilled San Bernardino child custody…
Read MoreCompare & Contrast: Divorce Mediation Vs. Collaborative Divorce (California FC 2300)
If you are going through a divorce, you and your spouse have options for how to deal with the complex issues of your divorce. Two of the most popular options that couples choose are divorce mediation and collaborative divorce. Couples are choosing these options over the traditional litigated divorce, as they typically can result in a settlement in less time, and cost considerably less than litigating your divorce. How do…
Read More3 Examples of When To Hire A Private Investigator In A Child Custody Or Child Support Case
Guest blog written by: cpatrick A private investigator is often contacted by both law firms and private individuals to deal with matters that pertain to family law. Most often, these cases have to do with child custody, visitation, and support issues and range from verifying compliance with court orders by one parent to alleged child endangerment. The services of a qualified private investigator can be invaluable when it comes to…
Read MoreWhat Are The Differences Between A Guardianship And An Adoption? (Family Code section 3041 and 8500)
The guardianship process in California is extremely complex and will be very difficult to handle without the guidance of a highly skilled guardianship attorney. Whether the court has appointed a guardian for your child or you are seeking a guardianship over a child, a skilled guardianship attorney at Wallin & Klarich will ensure that your guardianship matter is handled with the care necessary to obtain the best possible outcome in…
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What Can Wallin & Klarich Do To Help Me Get An Annulment In San Bernardino (Family Code 2210)?
If you are legally married or have a domestic partnership, you may seek an annulment in California if you meet specific requirements and do so within a stated period of time. An annulment in California does not terminate the marriage in the same manner as a divorce. An annulment makes a legal marriage invalid from the time it was entered into, meaning that the marriage never legally existed. Because the…
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