On March 19, 2020, the Governor of the State of California issued a Stay at Home Order that substantially affected the estimated 39 million residents. Individuals and families now ordered to remain in their homes until further notice to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But what about the people starting their divorce process? Or in …
Family Law
Child Custody & COVID-19: What to do when everything is on lockdown?
Alexis and Ted are unmarried, both live in California and share custody of their 6-year-old son David. Alexis is located in Roseville while Ted lives in Sacramento, which is about 25 miles apart. David attends school in Roseville. The parents have a court order that provides alternating weeks of joint legal custody and joint physical …
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What to do if you lost your job because of the Coronavirus and your spouse is no longer paying spousal support
What is COVID-19? To prevent infection and the spread of the coronavirus disease, wash your hands regularly for approximately 20 seconds or more with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand rub. When in public places, cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze and avoid close contact with other people (6 …
I bought my fiance a 2-carat diamond ring then she left me for another guy. Can I get the ring back?
Which party is entitled to the engagement ring? Edward and Carrie have been together for a total of six years including a one-year engagement. a year prior to their engagement, the couple moved in together. During the end of the fourth year, Edward proposes to Carrie in front of all their family with the ring …
Can I file for child support if the father doesn’t know he had a child?
Can a new mother file for California child support if the father wasn’t aware he had a child? The general answer is: it depends. Kyle and Lilly were married for five years and throughout their marriage, the pair were unable to conceive a child. During their fifth year of marriage, they decided to pursue in …
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