Deciding to expand your family is an exciting time. Surrogate pregnancy provides family planning choices to couples who otherwise face limitations. While surrogacy has seemingly become commonplace, it is still a relatively new scientific marvel. The advancements of science often leave the legal system playing…
When considering how many couples divorce each year, it’s not surprising how many parents are learning to co-parent from different households. Building a co-parenting relationship can be difficult for many divorced couples. While learning how to work cooperatively with someone you’ve divorced can be challenging,…
An estate plan may sound fancy and unnecessary, but nothing could be further from the truth. If you own a house or car or have money in a bank account, then you need a will. Contrary to popular belief, a will is just one piece…
When parents in separate households share custody of a minor child, the parent with primary physical custody of the child will receive monetary payments from the other parent in the form of child support. Child support funds are awarded to the primary custodial parent to…
An annulment (also referred to as nullity) occurs when a judge declares a marriage is not legally valid (because of legal issues when the marriage began). If you are granted an annulment, your marriage will be considered void (as if it never happened) because it…
As the end of summer quickly approaches, children everywhere will be gearing up for the return to school. This can be a very stressful time for kids as they adjust to new schedules and routines. Co-parents may also find themselves struggling during this time as…
According to the BBC, “there are no internationally recognised laws for surrogacy,” which means international surrogacy is a legal grey area. While surrogacy is legal in the United States, countries like Spain, France, and Italy prohibit all forms of surrogacy, and commercial surrogacy (paying the…
When most people consider a prenuptial agreement, they immediately assume that it is a sign that a marriage is doomed to fail. However, this common misconception could not be further from the truth. Prenups actually have a lot of benefits for couples and can help…
How Are Unique Assets Valued During Property Division? How Does Property Division Work in California? California is what is called a community property state. This means that any property (or debts) acquired during a marriage (marital property) is owned jointly by the couple. As a…
Adoption can be a long and stressful process for everyone involved. The adoption process can seem cumbersome and overly detailed but changing a child’s status is permanent. Everyone must be vetted and checked to protect children and put them in a position for the best…
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