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Average Child Support Payment in California Child Support

Average Child Support Payment in California

In California, determining the average child support amount involves considering various factors, including the income…

Stephanie BlumbergFebruary 20, 2024

What’s The Difference Between Open and Closed Adoptions in California? Adoptions

What’s The Difference Between Open and Closed Adoptions in California?

When a couple decides to adopt, they must first decide what type of adoption they…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 15, 2024

Exploring Divorce Statistics Divorce

Exploring Divorce Statistics

The intricate process of divorce, a phenomenon affecting numerous individuals and families in the United…

Stephanie BlumbergFebruary 13, 2024

Can You Avoid Spousal Support in California? DivorceUncategorized

Can You Avoid Spousal Support in California?

many individuals going through divorce wonder if it's possible to avoid spousal support altogether. In…

Stephanie BlumbergFebruary 8, 2024

The Role of Mediation in Family Law DivorceMediation

The Role of Mediation in Family Law

This article discusses how mediation works in a divorce. Usually, a mediator will recommend legal…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 7, 2024

Why Your Child Support Agreement May Need Another Look Child Support

Why Your Child Support Agreement May Need Another Look

In California, child support amounts can be modified if new circumstances arise. In such instances,…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 6, 2024

Can You Renegotiate Child Custody Once it’s Set? Child Custody & Visitation

Can You Renegotiate Child Custody Once it’s Set?

California law allows a parent to request a modification to a current custody order. In…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 1, 2024

How to Prepare for the Process of Adopting Your Stepchild in San Diego Adoptions

How to Prepare for the Process of Adopting Your Stepchild in San Diego

Stepparents must be aware of the steps and info involved in the process of adopting…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 31, 2024

What is Domestic Violence? Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence has been called an epidemic in the United States and includes physical, sexual,…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 24, 2024

FAQ: Can I Request Termination of Parental Rights? Child Custody & Visitation

FAQ: Can I Request Termination of Parental Rights?

It is possible to request termination of parental rights in California, but it’s often not…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 16, 2024

The Facts About Child Custody Visitation: What You Need to Know Child Custody & Visitation

The Facts About Child Custody Visitation: What You Need to Know

When partners who have one or more children together file for divorce, the court of…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 15, 2024

What The Legal Road to Adoption Looks Like in 2025 Adoptions

What The Legal Road to Adoption Looks Like in 2025

If you want to adopt a child in California in 2024, here is what you…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 11, 2024