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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 establishes a relationship with the same rights, responsibilities, and protections as a biological family once it is finalized. California has several types of adoption that have distinct legal provisions aimed at ensuring the best interests of the child and providing clear direction to the adopting family. It is essential to understand...
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...
Can I Get an Automatic Divorce after a Long Separation?
In California, you may separate from your spouse for several years and wonder about your legal status. This triggers the question, “Does a long separation amount to automatic divorce?” A California...
How and Why Do I Have to Pay Child Support When I Have Joint Custody?
For separating or divorcing parents in California, there are hardly any other issues that confuse them more than child support, especially in cases of joint custody. Often, people believe that 50/50 custody automatically eliminates any child support obligations for either parent. However, California law views child support as a shared obligation focused on the child’s well-being, not as a mere transaction between parents. This law offers stability and ensures the child maintains a comparable standard of living in both...
Understanding the FL-327 Form to Appoint a Child Custody Evaluator
Child custody cases are emotionally demanding and often require an objective, expert evaluation. Where the parents are stalemated, the court can order a child custody assessment to determine what is...
Common and Surprising Reasons a Parent Can Lose Custody of a Child
Being involved in a child custody case can be emotionally and legally challenging. Many parents may not fully understand the courts' legal standards to determine custody or how their actions can...
What is Community Property in California, and is it Always 50/50?
When a married couple in California decides to separate or divorce, one of the legal questions is how their assets and debts will be divided. California operates under community property laws that...
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