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Jan 01, 2015
Family Law: ACTIVE Marriage Might Curb Divorce in Military

It is a widely accepted fact that military marriages are placed under a lot of strain. Time away from your spouse and frequent moves can make it difficult to build a stable marriage. That isn't to say that military marriages aren't going to make it.…

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Nov 20, 2014
Open Adoptions Have Benefits and Drawbacks in California

In last week's post, we discussed different types of adoptions that are allowed in California. One of those types was an open adoption. These adoptions are considerably different from the traditional adoptions or closed adoptions that many people think of when they think about adoptions.…

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Oct 07, 2014
Former California Governor Schwarzenegger’s Divorce Almost Final

We discussed how important it is to have firm and fair negotiations when you have a high-asset divorce case in last week's blog. This week, news of the Arnold Schwarzenegger-Maria Shriver divorce really hits that point home. Most of our readers probably know that the…

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Aug 08, 2014
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…

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Jun 13, 2014
4 California Brothers Thrive in Unconventional Adoption

Families come in all shapes and sizes. For one family of six in California, overcoming obstacles seems to be the common thread between them. The family is comprised of two dads and four sons. The children are 11, 9, 6 and 5. All four boys…

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May 23, 2014
California Cop and Wife in Complex Family Law Battle

Every relationship will have good times and bad times. For some people, the bad times in the relationship are really bad. For one police officer in California, who is currently suspended, the bad times in his relationship have made news headlines. Now, he is filing…

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Mar 21, 2014
Compelling Your Former Spouse to Pay Obligatory Spousal Support

When two people decide to end their marriage, a family court judge must formally declare that the marriage has been legally dissolved. Before this final step can be taken, the terms of the divorce must be clearly spelled out in a divorce decree. For some…

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Jan 09, 2014
Stay-At-Home Spouses: Should You Consider a Postnup?

The beginning of a new year often brings on many changes for California families looking to make a fresh start. Some people may be considering a career change while others may decide to start or expand a family. These can be significant and positive life…

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Nov 25, 2013
Pet Custody Disputes Are a Growing Family Law Issue

During divorce, couples with significant assets may encounter disagreements about property division. In other cases, couples with kids may spend a lot of time and resources battling for child custody. But believe it or not, one of the bigger issues many divorcing couples face falls…

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Oct 25, 2013
Addressing Retirement Account Division During Divorce

If you and your spouse have recently decided to end your marriage, you will almost assuredly be forced to make a host of financial, relationship and situational decisions affected by the impending divorce within the coming weeks and months. One of the most important decisions…

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