When parents divorce or were never married, the general rule is that the custodial parent (whichever parent has more overnights during a calendar year) claims
The California Evidence Code Section 954 says the client has the privilege to refuse todisclose “a confidential communication” with the client’s lawyer. There are a
Depending upon the length of your marriage, you accumulate an abundance of items during marriage. In the unfortunate event of a divorce, items and property you
Family Code Section 4337 provides: “Except as otherwise agreed by the parties in writing, the obligation of a party under an order for support of
There is a common misconception that Restraining Orders can only be obtained after one party has inflicted physical abuse on the other party. While all physical
Any time that a Dissolution of Marriage or Paternity matter is filed with the Court and there are pending child custody and/or child visitation orders,
Many pet owners would considers their pets more like their children than property. However, pets animals are considered personal property. Penal Code section 491 provides: “Dogs are
Annulment is likely one of the most misunderstood areas of Family Law. Having worked as a Family Law Paralegal for more than four decades, I
When parties get married, they rarely think of their relationship ending in a divorce. Unfortunately, some couples eventually do get divorced, which may then require
Filing a Paternity matter serves the best interests of both parents and the minor child(ren). Court-ordered child custody and visitation orders can be entered, as