California Annulment of Invalid Marriage or Domestic Partnership
California Annulment of Invalid Marriage or Domestic Partnership
In order to adjudge a marriage or domestic partnership invalid, one must petition the court and seek an order for a legal annulment based on the allegation that the marriage/domestic partnership is "void" or "voidable." This area of law is governed under the California Family Code Section 2200 et seq. A "void" marriage is invalid and a nullity from the beginning. Though technically non-existent, it is still a good idea…
Read MoreA Family Law Lawyer with a Good Reputation Can Help You Win Your Case
One of the many factors you should consider when consulting with different lawyers is the lawyer’s reputation. If your lawyer has a poor reputation with other lawyers and judges in your community, that reputation will make it much more difficult for you to achieve your goals. Here are two real-life examples that our skilled San Diego divorce lawyers experienced. First Example A client, we’ll call her Helena, hired us after…
Read MoreCalifornia Spousal Support: How the Courts Decide Amount and Duration
Spousal support in California, also identified as alimony, is paid by one divorcing or separating spouse (or domestic partner) to another. Spousal support is meant to smooth the financial transition of the lower-earning spouse either during the divorce or after the divorce is final. A court may order either spouse to pay spousal support apart from any child support amount or payment decided. There is a large variety of elements…
Read MoreCalifornia Tax Exemption for a Child of Divorce
After a divorce in California, family circumstances can change drastically and pose issues that are difficult to discuss let alone pursue through settlement or in court. Couples experiencing the emotional strains of a divorce have to also think about how each individual’s taxes will be affected in regards to tax exemption for a minor child or children involved. The designated custodial parent can automatically claim the child as a dependent…
Read MoreCalifornia Child Custody and Visitation Rights
Once the action for dissolution, nullity, legal separation, or paternity has been filed in court, you can establish child custody in California. This process is more complicated than a number of parents realize when deciding on the best environment for their children to live in. In some cases, the reasons for the divorce have to do with inadequacy to support the family or lacking availability to help take care of…
Read MoreCalifornia Child Support Order: What Happens Once You’re Served?
A Summons and Complaint form is the legal document used to establish paternity, medical support, and child support in California. In addition to this paperwork is a proposed judgment, which states the amount of child support you are being asked to pay. Once you are issued these documents either in person or through another person on your behalf, you will have thirty days to respond from the date received. If…
Read MoreCalifornia Domestic Violence of Women and Men Awareness
Many people may think that only women are victims of domestic violence in California, however, men suffer from abuse as well. An article by two national spokespeople for gender issues mentions that the “image of a battered wife is firmly established in the national consciousness.” This by no means disregards the seriousness of emotional and physical abuse women suffer, nor does it take blame away from men who are have…
Read MoreCalifornia Paternity: Ways to Establish Parentage
Paternity in California is an important issue that establishes the legal identity of a child’s father. Not only will a child know who his or her father is, but the child will receive financial support, the right to inheritance, and possibly health insurance. When a married woman is pregnant, it is assumed that the husband has legal parentage. In simple cases, paternity may be filed by both parents through a…
Read MoreCalifornia Child Custody and Visitation: What Are My Rights As A Parent?
What If My Child Is With Someone I’m Not Familiar With When Their Mother Or Father Is Supposed To Be Caring For the Child? What Are My Rights As A Parent? As a parent, you have an absolute right to know who is taking care of your child when the other parent is supposed to have their visitation time with the child. When parents of a child stipulate to certain…
Read MoreProcuring a Divorce/Custody Judgment
Have you ever tried to file for divorce on your own or file for child custody in California alone and found the process extremely frustrating? If so, you are not alone! First of all, there are several forms to fill out. Thus, just figuring out what forms you need can give you a headache. Then, if you are able to fill out what forms you need, you still need to…
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