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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

Can CPS Interview Your Child at His/Her School? Child Welfare

Can CPS Interview Your Child at His/Her School?

Discover the best strategies for handling Child Protective Services interviews with your child at their…

Kathy MinellaMay 29, 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 28, 2024

Common Acronyms and Common Dependency Terms Used in CPS Cases in Juvenile Court Child Welfare

Common Acronyms and Common Dependency Terms Used in CPS Cases in Juvenile Court

The goal of this article is so you can better understand your rights and responsibilities…

Kathy MinellaMay 23, 2024

Understanding Child Custody Laws For High Earners [in California] Child Custody & Visitation

Understanding Child Custody Laws For High Earners [in California]

In this post, we'll explore the complexities of child custody laws for high earners and…

Kathy MinellaMay 21, 2024

How to Adopt a Child in California Adoptions

How to Adopt a Child in California

Trying to adopt a child in California? This article discusses the process to adopt a…

Kathy MinellaMay 15, 2024

How To Handle Common Co-Parenting Issues Child Custody & Visitation

How To Handle Common Co-Parenting Issues

Parenting is challenging under any circumstances, but if you’re co-parenting with an uncooperative former spouse,…

Kathy MinellaMay 15, 2024