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Do DVROs Show Up on Background Checks in California? Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Do DVROs Show Up on Background Checks in California?

This article explains how DVRO records are treated in California, what types of background checks…

Kathy MinellaMarch 25, 2026

Parallel Parenting for High-Conflict Families: A Comprehensive Guide Child Custody & Visitation

Parallel Parenting for High-Conflict Families: A Comprehensive Guide

Navigating co-parenting can be challenging, especially for high-conflict families. Discover how parallel parenting can offer…

Kathy MinellaMarch 24, 2026

When a Will Goes Through Probate in California: A Step-By-Step Guide Estate Planning

When a Will Goes Through Probate in California: A Step-By-Step Guide

When a loved one passes away, families are often surprised to learn that having a…

Kathy MinellaMarch 23, 2026

Exploring Different Child Support Calculation Methods in California Child Support

Exploring Different Child Support Calculation Methods in California

Uncover the various methods used to calculate child support in California and how they impact…

Kathy MinellaMarch 19, 2026

Tri-Parenting and The Modern Family Family Law BlogLGBTQ

Tri-Parenting and The Modern Family

Non-traditional relationships, platonic parenting, grandparents involved in children’s lives, and polyamorous relationships are more common…

Kathy MinellaMarch 18, 2026

How To Request a Restraining Order Domestic Violence Restraining OrdersFamily Law Blog

How To Request a Restraining Order

How To Request a Restraining Order A judge in San Diego may issue a restraining order…

Kathy MinellaMarch 17, 2026

10 Factors Used to Determine if a Parent is Unfit for Custody Child Custody & Visitation

10 Factors Used to Determine if a Parent is Unfit for Custody

This article will review the top ten factors used to determine if a parent is…

Kathy MinellaMarch 13, 2026

3 Ways to Divide Childcare Expenses When Separated Child SupportFamily Law Blog

3 Ways to Divide Childcare Expenses When Separated

Having difficulty figuring out a division of childcare expenses? This article discusses several ways to…

Kathy MinellaMarch 12, 2026

Termination of Parental Rights: Voluntary vs Involuntary AdoptionsFamily Law Blog

Termination of Parental Rights: Voluntary vs Involuntary

As a parent, you automatically gain a certain set of rights, however, these rights do…

Kathy MinellaMarch 10, 2026

Legal Considerations for Polyamorous Parenting in California LGBTQ

Legal Considerations for Polyamorous Parenting in California

While polyamorous relationships themselves are legal in California, the state’s family law system was built…

Kathy MinellaMarch 9, 2026

How To Apply For Child Support In California Child Support

How To Apply For Child Support In California

How to apply depends on whether you already have a family court case (or one…

Kathy MinellaMarch 5, 2026

Prenuptial Clauses for Future Inheritances in CA Family Law Blog

Prenuptial Clauses for Future Inheritances in CA

Without a prenuptial agreement, the actions taken during the marriage can easily transform that separate…

Kathy MinellaMarch 4, 2026