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Presumption of Parentage for LGBTQ in California LGBTQ

Presumption of Parentage for LGBTQ in California

For LGBTQ families in California, establishing legal parentage is one of the most important steps…

Kathy MinellaMarch 3, 2026

Shifting Standards in Child Custody and Support in Family Law Child Custody & VisitationChild Support

Shifting Standards in Child Custody and Support in Family Law

In this article, we explore how child custody and support standards are changing in California…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 26, 2026

Marriage Equality Threats & What it Means in 2026 LGBTQ

Marriage Equality Threats & What it Means in 2026

In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued Obergefell v. Hodges, guaranteeing same-sex couples the constitutional…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 25, 2026

Dividing Short-Term Rental Properties [AirBnB & VRBO] During a CA Divorce Divorce

Dividing Short-Term Rental Properties [AirBnB & VRBO] During a CA Divorce

Below is a comprehensive guide to understanding how short-term rental properties are divided in a…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 24, 2026

Understanding Adoption Disqualifications in California Adoptions

Understanding Adoption Disqualifications in California

Discover the key factors that can prevent you from adopting in California, and learn how…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 19, 2026

Co-Parenting After Your California Divorce: What Happens When You and Your Ex Have Different Religions? Child Custody & Visitation

Co-Parenting After Your California Divorce: What Happens When You and Your Ex Have Different Religions?

Courts throughout California and the country have dealt with questions about child custody and religion…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 18, 2026

How Much Does it Cost to Retain a Family Law Attorney? [in 2026] Family Law Blog

How Much Does it Cost to Retain a Family Law Attorney? [in 2026]

The cost to retain a family law attorney may vary, but here are some tricks…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 17, 2026

Transgender Parental and Child Rights in California LGBTQ

Transgender Parental and Child Rights in California

California is one of the most protective states in the nation when it comes to…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 11, 2026

Documenting Custody Violations Effectively in CA Family Law Child Custody & VisitationFamily Law Blog

Documenting Custody Violations Effectively in CA Family Law

In California Family Law, a Child Custody Order is more than just a schedule; it…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 10, 2026

Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) in CA Family Law BlogFertility

Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) in CA

For individuals and couples who want to build a family, Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) has…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 5, 2026

Impact of Student Loans on Property Division in CA Divorces DivorceFamily Law Blog

Impact of Student Loans on Property Division in CA Divorces

Wen it comes to educational loans, the law makes a crucial exception, recognizing that a…

Kathy MinellaFebruary 4, 2026

What is Voluntary Declaration of Parentage (VDOP) Family Law Blog

What is Voluntary Declaration of Parentage (VDOP)

This blog explains what a VDOP is, how it works, why it’s valuable, and why…

Kathy MinellaJanuary 28, 2026