When emotions are running high and you are thinking about ending your marriage, it can be easy to forget the practical considerations to which you need to be paying attention. In addition to common concerns - such as child custody and child support - you…
Anytime you're considering a move, there are plenty of pros and cons to think about. However, when you are divorced with children and under the provisions of a custody order, it can make things even more complicated. Learn more about how moving can impact your…
When you and your spouse decide to split up, you may try to create distance on social media. You could "unfriend" your spouse and adjust your privacy settings. But does it really mean that your profile is going to stay private? First of all, just…
While the legalization of same-sex marriage has caused domestic partnerships to go by the wayside to some degree, some couples are still not interested in having a legal marriage but do wish to have certain benefits. Entering into a domestic partnership is one option for…
Family law is the law in California pertaining to divorce. It covers such things as mediation, property distribution, and debt distribution. It also involves child support and custody issues. The authorities were on point when they passed laws that set up committees and groups of…
Surrogacy has become an increasingly common means of having a child for people who otherwise wouldn't be able to. People choose surrogacy for a variety of reasons. For example, some women can't or shouldn't get pregnant for health reasons or because of their age. Same-sex male…
There are several qualifications that must be met for a child to be claimed as a dependent. These include relationship to the provider and the child's age. However, the child must also meet certain residency requirements with the parent trying to claim the child as…
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