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Frequently Asked Questions For CPS Lawyers in California Child Welfare

Frequently Asked Questions For CPS Lawyers in California

Explore the most common questions that CPS lawyers in California often encounter and how they…

Kathy MinellaJune 27, 2024

Legal Variances: Prenups vs Postnups Divorce

Legal Variances: Prenups vs Postnups

Exploring the legal distinctions between prenuptial agreements (prenups) and postnuptial agreements (postnups) in the realm…

Kathy MinellaJune 26, 2024

When to Call CPS: Recognizing Signs of Child Endangerment Child Welfare

When to Call CPS: Recognizing Signs of Child Endangerment

Learn the crucial signs to look out for in order to identify when a child…

Kathy MinellaJune 25, 2024

Unlocking the Benefits of a Power of Attorney Estate Planning

Unlocking the Benefits of a Power of Attorney

Discover the numerous advantages of having a Power of Attorney in place to protect your…

Kathy MinellaJune 19, 2024

Estate Planning Considerations For LGBTQ+ Individuals and Couples Estate PlanningLGBTQ

Estate Planning Considerations For LGBTQ+ Individuals and Couples

Discover the essential estate planning considerations for LGBTQ+ individuals and couples to protect their assets…

Kathy MinellaJune 18, 2024

Navigating the Foster Care Adoption Process in CA AdoptionsChild Welfare

Navigating the Foster Care Adoption Process in CA

Discover the step-by-step guide to navigating the foster care adoption process in California and make…

Kathy MinellaJune 13, 2024

Wills and Trusts: What is The Difference and Why You Need Both Estate Planning

Wills and Trusts: What is The Difference and Why You Need Both

Understanding the nuances between wills and trusts and why having both is essential for comprehensive…

Kathy MinellaJune 12, 2024

A Voluntary Declaration of Paternity in California Paternity

A Voluntary Declaration of Paternity in California

Mutually choosing to have and co-parent a child as an unmarried couple is a choice…

Kathy MinellaJune 11, 2024

Your Rights in California: What To Do When Child Protective Services is Knocking Child Welfare

Your Rights in California: What To Do When Child Protective Services is Knocking

Discover your rights and responsibilities when dealing with Child Protective Services in California.

Kathy MinellaJune 6, 2024

The Confirmatory Adoption Process in California Adoptions

The Confirmatory Adoption Process in California

Exploring the legal process of confirmatory adoption in California and who may benefit from it.

Kathy MinellaJune 5, 2024

What is an Uncontested Divorce? Divorce

What is an Uncontested Divorce?

Learn about the key distinctions between uncontested and contested divorces to make an informed decision…

Kathy MinellaJune 4, 2024

Fighting Placement on California’s Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) Child Welfare

Fighting Placement on California’s Child Abuse Central Index (CACI)

The purpose of this article is to explain the legal consequences and implications of the…

Kathy MinellaMay 30, 2024