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Transgender Parental and Child Rights in California LGBTQ

Transgender Parental and Child Rights in California

California is one of the most protective states in the nation when it comes to…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 11, 2026

Documenting Custody Violations Effectively in CA Family Law Child Custody & VisitationFamily Law Blog

Documenting Custody Violations Effectively in CA Family Law

In California Family Law, a Child Custody Order is more than just a schedule; it…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 10, 2026

Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) in CA Family Law BlogFertility

Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) in CA

For individuals and couples who want to build a family, Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) has…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 5, 2026

Impact of Student Loans on Property Division in CA Divorces DivorceFamily Law Blog

Impact of Student Loans on Property Division in CA Divorces

Wen it comes to educational loans, the law makes a crucial exception, recognizing that a…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 4, 2026

What is Voluntary Declaration of Parentage (VDOP) Family Law Blog

What is Voluntary Declaration of Parentage (VDOP)

This blog explains what a VDOP is, how it works, why it’s valuable, and why…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 28, 2026

Understanding Forensic Accountant Reports in High-Asset Cases Divorce

Understanding Forensic Accountant Reports in High-Asset Cases

For any spouse navigating a high-asset divorce, understanding the role, necessity, and process of a…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 27, 2026

When Politics Impact Parental Plans: What to Consider in CA Child Custody & VisitationFamily Law Blog

When Politics Impact Parental Plans: What to Consider in CA

This post explores the fine line California courts must walk when political ideology becomes a…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 26, 2026

Divorce When One Spouse Has Significant Medical Debt Divorce

Divorce When One Spouse Has Significant Medical Debt

Divorce is always financially stressful, but the burden intensifies dramatically when one spouse—or the family…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 22, 2026

Gender Affirming Care in Child Custody Disputes in CA Child Custody & VisitationLGBTQ

Gender Affirming Care in Child Custody Disputes in CA

What happens when parents disagree about a child’s gender identity and medical care?

Kathy MinellaJanuary 21, 2026

Is There Transparency in Family Court Systems? Family Law Blog

Is There Transparency in Family Court Systems?

This blog explores where this debate stands today in family law, why transparency matters, and…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 20, 2026

How The [New] Pet Custody Law Works In California DivorceFamily Law Blog

How The [New] Pet Custody Law Works In California

A new California law changed the way pet custody is handled in divorce cases. Read…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 14, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions About Juvenile Dependency Child WelfareFamily Law Blog

Frequently Asked Questions About Juvenile Dependency

What is Juvenile Dependency Court? Juvenile Dependency Court was formed to address five important goals:…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 13, 2026