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Fetal Personhood: What is It

Fetal personhood is a legal designation that seeks to grant a human fetus, and in many legislative proposals, an embryo…

  • Divorce
  • Family Law Blog

Benefits of Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) in California

This blog explains what ENE is, why it’s important in California family law, who should consider it, who may not…

  • Family Law Blog

Preparing Your Kids for a Family Law Case (in Age-appropriate Language): Parent’s Guide

This guide offers a practical, age-appropriate approach to helping kids understand what is happening in language they can absorb —…

  • Child Welfare
  • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

How a Final DVRO Impacts Future Custody and Visitation Modifications

This article will explore the critical long-term consequences of a final DVRO on child custody and visitation, focusing on how…

  • Division of Marital Assets
  • Divorce

Key Financial Steps to Take Six Months Before Initiating Divorce in CA

How to protect yourself, prepare for litigation, and start building a secure financial foundation before filing for divorce.

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  • LGBTQ

Functional or Non-Biological Parentage: What You Need to Know

This blog explains what functional parentage is, how California handles these cases, and why the issue is at the center…

  • Child Support

Understanding California’s New Law on Child Support for Adult Children with Disabilities

When a child with a disability reaches the age of majority (18 or 19 in most cases in California), many…

  • Family Law Blog
  • Post Judgement Modification and Enforcement

The Impact of the Payor’s Retirement on Long-Term Spousal Support (Alimony) Orders

This post explores how retirement affects long-term spousal support, what standards courts apply, and how to approach this critical late-stage…

  • Military Divorce

Addressing Military Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders and Child Relocation Disputes

This post explores the legal framework surrounding PCS-related relocations, how they differ from civilian cases, and the steps parents can…

  • Fertility

The Legal Differences Between Sperm Donors, Surrogates, and Co-Parents

This guide explains the legal framework in California for establishing parentage in nontraditional family arrangements, and the key differences among…