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Divorce is hard on individuals, couples and children, but it also affects those who are outside of the nuclear family. Loving grandparents can become victims when complicated family matters prevent them from spending quality time with their young grandchildren. Legal...

If your elderly parent or loved one can no longer live or do certain tasks independently, you may consider establishing a California guardianship. This legal arrangement, called a conservatorship when established for adults, gives a responsible person the right to...

When you split from your husband or wife in California, you may have concerns about whether you might be able to maintain the same standard of living you have come to enjoy once your divorce becomes final. You may feel especially fearful about your financial future if...

Incidents of domestic violence are taken very seriously. If you are a California parent who is going through a split and there’s a history of domestic violence in your relationship, it can affect child custody. How domestic violence affects children Sadly, more than...

Anyone who cohabits with a partner in California should know the basics of palimony laws. Palimony has been recognized in California since the mid-1970s. In essence, palimony payments are support payments for a former partner who was not married to you. There are some...

When it comes to child custody and specific types of visitation orders, every state has its own specific rules and regulations. California, of course, is no different, with the state having four different visitation orders that parents must potentially understand....

A protection order, also referred to as a restraining order, is a legally binding order that is meant to protect someone from being abused, harassed, threatened or stalked. The person who requests the restraining order is referred to as the protected person, and the...

These days, fewer couples are getting married, but many are still purchasing property and going into business together. This can make breakups more complicated than ever before. According to California's Family Code and case law, property that is shared between a...

Many family law issues can be in dispute during a California divorce. Frequently, one of the most emotionally challenging and contentious ones is child custody. The circumstances dictate how agreeable or acrimonious the case might be. In some instances, the parents...

If a romantic partner is threatening or harassing you in California, you could protect yourself and your family with a restraining order while you pursue legal action. A restraining order could make it illegal for the individual to contact you, approach you in person...