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How to File for Legal Separation in California (Step-by-Step)
Legal separation in California is more than just living apart. It is a legal procedure under the California Family Code that permits couples to remain legally wed. It helps resolve significant issues such as property division, spousal support, child custody, and visitation. The process of a legal separation is similar to a divorce, which means each step should be completed carefully and in the correct order. From filing the Petition and serving legal documents to exchanging complete financial disclosures, every stage comes with...
Can a Prenup or Postnup Change Over Time?
Prenups and postnups are agreements entered into by couples before or after marriage that outline how financial responsibilities, assets, and debts should be handled if the marriage ends. Although...
Marital Status Discrimination in The California Workplace
In California, marital status discrimination is an adverse employment practice, including refusal to hire, termination, harassment, or any other adverse employment act based on an individual's...
Is “Marital Status” a Protected Class in California?
In California, it is not just wrong to be unfairly treated at work or denied housing due to your personal life, but also illegal. Many people wonder whether their relationship status is legally...
Unions vs. Marriage
A civil union is a legal union between two adults who wish to share their lives in a loving and committed relationship of mutual caring, as outlined in California Family Code Section 297. A civil union provides state-level rights and responsibilities similar to those of married spouses, but is essentially separate under federal law. This blog examines the primary distinctions between civil unions and marriage, with a focus on California. It provides a strategic roadmap for couples navigating these options. This discussion will...
The Different Types of Adoption in California
The California Family Code defines adoption as a legal procedure that establishes a long-term parent-child bond between individuals who are not biologically related to each other. The adoption...
I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
If you are an immigrant to the U.S. who acquired a conditional green card through marriage, you must have those conditions removed before the card expires if you wish to continue living here....
Four Things to Know About California Parental Child Abduction
Parental child abduction refers to the improper taking or holding of a minor by one parent or guardian, in defiance of the custodial rights of the other parent or legal guardian. It arises when a...
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