San Diego Divorce Attorneys BlogGuardianship and Conservatorship in California: Safeguarding Vulnerable Loved Ones The legal frameworks of guardianship and conservatorship in California are crucial for protecting the well-being of vulnerable individuals who cannot care for themselves. These legal safeguards empower responsible people to make decisions on behalf of those unable to manage their own affairs, ensuring their safety and […]
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Understanding Grandparent Adoption in California
Understanding Grandparent Adoption in California In California, grandparents may find themselves in situations where they must step in and become primary caregivers for their grandkids. This frequently occurs when the child’s parents are unable or unwilling to care for them due to factors such as substance misuse, incarceration, or death. In such circumstances, grandparents may […]
Legal Parenthood in Same-Sex Marriages
Legal Parenthood in Same-Sex Marriages In California, same-sex marriage has been legal since 2013. However, even with the legal recognition of same-sex marriages, issues surrounding parental rights can still be complex. Establishing and protecting parental rights is crucial for ensuring that both parents in a same-sex marriage are legally recognized, especially when children are involved.
How Can a Local San Diego Family Law Lawyer Help Me?
How Can a Local San Diego Family Law Lawyer Help Me? Navigating legal action within the realm of family law, whether that be divorce, property division, child custody concerns, domestic violence incidents, or more, can be heavy and challenging. The emotional toll of dealing with the legal issue while also attempting to learn the legal […]
Can Child Custody Be Re-Negotiated in California?
Can Child Custody Be Re-Negotiated in California? Child custody issues can become increasingly difficult during divorce proceedings. The choice of which parent will have full custody is left to the court’s discretion. The judgments made by the court to carry out these agreements differ from case to case because every custody scenario is unique. Although […]
Important Estate Planning Issues Related to Divorce
Important Estate Planning Issues Related to Divorce If you are preparing to end your marriage, it is vital to understand that your divorce may be one of the most challenging experiences of your life and affect you for years to come. While you are likely bracing for your new reality as a recently divorced single […]
Medical Marijuana and Child Custody in California
California has always been at the forefront of progressive social change. In 1996, California became the first state to establish a medical marijuana program, allowing residents to grow and possess marijuana for personal use, so long as they had a prescription from a licensed physician (“Compassionate Use Act”). Several states followed, and in 2012, Colorado […]
Final Resolution to Custody Battle Over Jackson Kids
Although the infamous Michael Jackson died nearly three years ago on June 25, 2009, the custody battle for his children has raged on. Jackson left three minor children, Prince, 15; Paris, 14; and Prince Michael II, 10. Katherine Jackson was appointed guardian of the children after Jackson’s death in 2009. However, the judge […]
San Diego Grandparents, Could You Get Custody?
Recently, in Corpus Christi, Texas two grandmothers were awarded custody of their one-year-old granddaughter, Gabby. The child’s mother, Victoria Valdez, was only 16-years-old when she tragically died from severe head injuries caused by a car accident on New Year’s Day. The child’s 18-year-old father, Gabriel Padron, was driving the car when the accident occurred and […]