Justin Bieber Could Be on the Hook for Millions in Paternity Suit
Justin Bieber Could Be on the Hook for Millions in Paternity Suit
On October 31st, a 20 year old woman filed a paternity suit against Justin Bieber, claiming he was the father of her 3-month-old child following a brief tryst at the Staples Center in Los Angeles last year. If in fact it turns out to be true that Mr. Bieber is the father of this child then he will be responsible for child support for that child until the child is…
Read MoreThe Main Factors in Calculating Child Support
Parties going through custody and support issues in court or divorce proceedings often wonder how child support is calculated by the courts. The courts use a state guideline that determines how much child support should be paid. It is based on the parties' gross incomes along with other factors such as health insurance paid by each party, union dues owed to an employer, and whether or not any of the…
Read MoreHow Long Do I Have To Keep Paying Child Support?
The parents of minor children are legally responsible to provide child support for their minor children, even if the child is conceived out of wedlock. Children who were born in the course of a marriage, are presumed to be the children of the parties in the marriage. Ordinarily, one parent will be ordered to pay child support to the other parent depending upon many factors. These factors include but are…
Read MoreWhat Happens To Child Custody Orders When One Parent Passes Away?
Child custody orders and agreements tend to be the most arduous aspect of a family law case. In most cases, no issue is more strenuously fought for than the issue of child custody. If after an order has been made, and the custodial parent dies while the child is still a minor, the surviving parent immediately becomes entitled to sole custody. This entitlement to sole custody occurs unless it can…
Read MoreIn A Move away Case, Who Has The Burden to Show Detriment?
In a move away case, the noncustodial parent must demonstrate that the proposed move will cause the child(ren) detriment, which requires a reevaluation of the custody and visitation order. A noncustodial parent seeking modification of child custody based on the custodial parent’s move away bears the same detriment burden even when underlying custody order was established by default. Once the detriment from the proposed move is shown, the best interest…
Read MoreWhat is a Restraining Order | California Law
A restraining order is used to protect oneself against certain conduct from another individual. Restraining orders tend to make national news when celebrities are forced to file them against stalkers. But you don't have to be in the public eye and it doesn't have to be a stranger who is threatening you to get a restraining order. In fact, often times the person an individual is filing a restraining order…
Read MoreGetting Married Isn’t as Simple as Saying “I Do”
Believe it or not, we actually recently received a call from a couple wanting to get married but didn’t know what they had to do to get married. They wanted to know the process for entering into a legal marriage in California. We directed them to the Family Code which gives very specific instructions to follow. We will now go over the specific code sections in the Family Code that…
Read MoreAnswers to 3 Common Questions About Divorces in California.
This month we received multiple calls on a few questions concerning dissolution of marriage, otherwise known as a divorce. Thus, we thought it would a good idea to answer these questions in this blog. The questions were: What issues does a divorce address? How long do I have to respond to a petition for dissolution of marriage? Do I have to include my Social Security Number on any forms or…
Read MoreWhat do I do when I am placed on the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) list?
In March 2008 and forward, individuals placed on the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI), had to be provided notice of their CACI listing as well as their right to appeal their name being placed on the list. The reporting agency, more commonly the county department of child social services, must send the individual a notice of his/her listing on the list and the proper procedures in requesting and challenging their…
Read MoreA Court Must Approve all Child Support Agreements
The Family Code allows parents to make agreements pertaining to child support, but such agreements are always subject to the approval of the court. Generally, if the parents represent to the court that the agreement is in the best interest of the children and all of their economic needs will be met, the court will approve it. Once an agreement has been approved by the court, the agreement becomes an…
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