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Parentage When Conception Occurred in Another State or Country LGBTQ

Parentage When Conception Occurred in Another State or Country

A child may be conceived through IVF in another state, through donor conception overseas, or…

Kathy MinellaJune 17, 2026

Egg Donation and Sperm Donation in California: Legal Protections for Donors and Intended Parents FertilityLGBTQ

Egg Donation and Sperm Donation in California: Legal Protections for Donors and Intended Parents

The journey to parenthood is deeply personal—and for many families in California, assisted reproduction through…

Kathy MinellaJune 15, 2026

Settlement Conference vs Trial — When Should You Push or Settle? Divorce

Settlement Conference vs Trial — When Should You Push or Settle?

This article breaks down both options, who each tends to work best for, and what…

Kathy MinellaJune 11, 2026

Collaborative Divorce Can Reduce Conflict DivorceFamily Law BlogMediation

Collaborative Divorce Can Reduce Conflict

Collaborative divorce is when spouses work together in an honest and open manner to attempt…

Kathy MinellaJune 10, 2026

Healthcare Decision Rights for Unmarried LGBTQ+ Partners LGBTQ

Healthcare Decision Rights for Unmarried LGBTQ+ Partners

This article explores the strategic use of advance directives and provides legal insights into how…

Kathy MinellaJune 9, 2026

Adopting Children Born Through Unknown or Anonymous Donors Adoptions

Adopting Children Born Through Unknown or Anonymous Donors

This article breaks down the legal risks, documentation considerations, and why adoption is often critical…

Kathy MinellaJune 4, 2026

Disposition Hearings Explained: The Most Important Hearing Parents Don’t Understand Child Welfare

Disposition Hearings Explained: The Most Important Hearing Parents Don’t Understand

This article explores how service plans are created, negotiation vs trial and setting realistic expectations…

Kathy MinellaJune 3, 2026

LGBTQIA+ Divorce Legalities and Nuances in California DivorceLGBTQ

LGBTQIA+ Divorce Legalities and Nuances in California

LGBTQIA+ divorce laws encompass the legal frameworks that govern the dissolution of same-sex marriages and…

Kathy MinellaJune 1, 2026

A Guide To High Asset Divorce Divorce

A Guide To High Asset Divorce

In the realm of family law, divorces involving significant assets, commonly known as high-asset divorce,…

Kathy MinellaMay 28, 2026

What Happens When Both Parties File DVROs (“Mutual” Allegations) Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

What Happens When Both Parties File DVROs (“Mutual” Allegations)

Domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) cases are already emotionally charged. When both parties file restraining…

Kathy MinellaMay 27, 2026

What Makes Military Divorce Different Military Divorce

What Makes Military Divorce Different

When members of the military service file for a divorce, the legal process is different…

Kathy MinellaMay 26, 2026

The Role of a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in San Diego Child Custody Disputes Child Custody & Visitation

The Role of a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in San Diego Child Custody Disputes

While not used in every case, the involvement of a GAL can significantly shape the…

Kathy MinellaMay 21, 2026