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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 …
Can I file for child support if the father doesn’t know he had a child?Read More
To preface this story, I am always studying because well, I’m a law student and we’re constantly studying. The flight time is generally one hour and thirty minutes, which is plenty of time to get some reading done. Recently, I was on a flight from Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego (SAN) and had a very …
My Experience on a Plane with a Stranger and her Baby.Read More
If you appreciate money, then yes. You should care. Not many couples realize that the biggest asset they accrue together is their retirement and pension plans. California is a community property state which means during a dissolution, parties are entitled to an equitable division of assets and debts acquired during the marriage until the agreed …
I’m Getting Divorced; Should I Care What a QDRO is?Read More
What are California’s punishments for family law contempt of court? What is contempt of court? Contempt of court often referred to as “contempt”, is the offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful toward a court of law/order and its officers in the form of behavior that opposes or defies the authority, justice, and dignity of …
My Ex was Ordered to Pay My Attorney’s Fees but She Went to Lake Tahoe Instead!Read More
Jared and Reina have been married in California for 10 years and decided to file for divorce. Jared works for the State and Reina works for a private marketing firm. They both have acquired substantial assets during their marriage but are struggling to pay their bills. Should the couple file for bankruptcy before or after …
Should I File for Bankruptcy Before or After My Divorce?Read More
What happens with twin brothers separately have sexual relations with the same woman and she ends up pregnant? According to a Brazilian Courthouse, they both do. The twin brothers were ordered to each pay child support when they both declined to admit who was the actual father. When the court ordered paternity tests, the results …
Court Orders Twins to Pay Child Support Due to Inconclusive Paternity TestsRead More
If you’re in the middle of a custody battle and you just posted an angry status bashing your ex about how they are a terrible parent and neglect your children, be prepared to explain it in the courtroom. Social media has engraved our daily lives in a way that we become zombie-like creatures while reading …
Will My Post On Social Media Effect My Divorce and Child Custody Battle?Read More
Carly works for the State in Downtown Sacramento and her ex-husband Dan works at Google in Mountain View. They have one child who lives and goes to high school in Sacramento. Carly and Dan’s court order states the mother has primary physical custody, Dan has weekend visitation, and joint legal custody with their daughter Jessica. …
Summer Is Around the Corner and My Ex Wants Our Kids for The Entire Summer! What Can I Do?!Read More
