Voluntary Declaration of Parentage in San Diego A voluntary declaration of parentage (VDOP) is a legal form that creates parentage for a child in California outside of the court system. When both parents sign a VDOP, they both attest that they are the child’s legal parents, which gives the father/second…
Dividing Community Property in a California Divorce Dividing community property in a California divorce is a crucial step in the process of legally ending a marriage. As California is a community property state, most assets and debts acquired during the marriage are considered jointly owned and must be divided equally…
How Child Custody Decisions Are Made in San Diego Child custody decisions can have a significant impact on a child’s daily life, relationships, and long-term stability, so understanding how child custody decisions are made in San Diego is very important. When going through a custody battle, it is imperative to…
The Rise of Birdnesting When a marriage ends, one of the hardest questions for separating parents is: where will the children call home? The traditional model usually means kids split their time between two households, which can create an upheaval in routines, friendships, and emotional stability. However, a growing trend…
Custody Cases With Domestic Violence California Family Court is conscious of the need for assistance and programs that address the issues of domestic violence. At the same time, whenever possible, they want to allow every child to have the opportunity to have a relationship with both parents, despite the presence…
Cracking the Code on Attorney/Client Privilege Many people don’t realize that the attorney/client privilege applies to all attorney/client relationships, even those existing within family law. For instance, when a spouse hires a divorce attorney, they should feel comfortable disclosing the full truth to their attorney without fear that it will…
Can California Child Custody Mediation Work for You? For many parents who disagree on child custody, family law mediation can be a step in the right direction. Mediation is a last-chance effort to establish agreeable terms and avoid litigation. In many cases, parties enter into mediation hoping to find common…
4 Ways to Protect Your Assets During a Divorce in California One of the important steps in finalizing a divorce is determining how to divide property between the two spouses. In some cases, the division of property can be simple and straightforward. However, it’s possible for complications to arise. It…
Top 3 Tips for Navigating Child Custody Disputes in California After you finalize a divorce, the hope is that you won’t have to deal with issues with your ex-spouse any longer. Unfortunately, divorce isn’t always the end for some people. This can be especially true when children are involved. If…
What to Expect Out of a Divorce in California You’ve been served divorce papers, and you’re not sure what to do next. Navigating a divorce can be stressful and confusing due to the emotional implications of the process alone. Moreover, every divorce is different, so it can be difficult to…