Melissa D. Cianci
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Basic Child Support Information for California Residents
Any parent who is raising a child alone knows how important it is for the other parent to help out financially. One way for this to happen is through the child support system. The California Department of Child Support Services is the agency that deals…
Divorce, Annulment, Legal Separation: What Are the Differences?
Once you and your spouse decide that the relationship is over, you might wonder what your options are. In California, you have three options that you can pursue in this case. You can choose to get a divorce, a nullity or a legal separation. Each…
Child Custody and Parenting Agreements in California
Most parents don't even want to think about having to go through the court system to be able to care for their child. For parents who are divorcing, going through that very procedure is part of the process. For parents in California, knowing what to…
Ending a Domestic Partnership Requires Careful Planning
People who are in same-sex relationships sometimes find that those relationships take a turn for the worst. California is a state that is very friendly toward same-sex relationships. From same-sex marriages to domestic partnerships, people in a committed relationship are usually afforded the same rights…
Elder Divorce Has Significant Considerations in California
Going through a divorce when you are over 50 years old can prove to be a very traumatic experience. While the emotional toll might be considerable, the financial toll can be horrible. When you are going into a divorce, there are some important factors to…
California Ranked as One of Worst 7 States for Divorce
If you are thinking about getting a divorce in California, you might have reached the point where you just have to do whatever it takes to get it done. That is likely what it will take when you consider that California is one of the…
Partner and Spousal Support Are Complex Matters in California
When you are going through a divorce, you might have some concerns about how it will impact you financially. This is especially true if your spouse has been the breadwinner. In California, some people who are getting divorced, and even some who were in a…
Divorce Is a Time of Reinvention and Dream Realization
When most people think about starting over after a divorce, they probably think of having to start from scratch. That, however, isn't always the way that people going through a divorce should think. For people in California, there are a plethora of opportunities to put…
Property Division During Divorce in California Is Complex
Planning for a divorce isn't something that most people do when they get married. In some cases, however, planning for a possible divorce doesn't have anything to do with wishing the marriage would fail. Instead, it has to do with making sure you are cared…
Submariner Highlights Child Custody Issue for Servicemembers
For any parent, going through a child custody battle is a headache. For parents in the military, these battles can be much worse. This is especially true if the parent is on an active deployment that makes it impossible for them to make it to…
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