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In family law, move-away cases involve legal and emotional challenges. These cases arise when one parent, post-divorce or separation, seeks …

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A recent case, Christina L. (Mother) v. Chauncey B. (Father), examined what it takes to change custody of the children. …

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The California Supreme Court recently announced its decision in the Marriage of Burgess. Paul and Wendy Burgess had two children …

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Under the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the states are prohibited …

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The concept of Joint Custody can be quite daunting for parents of minor children to understand, especially when getting ready …

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While most couples can navigate the bumps in the road of co-parenting and ultimately act in the best interest of …

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Paternity means Fatherhood. For an unmarried couple having a child, the father has no legal rights until paternity is established. …

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One of the most difficult aspects of crafting a parenting plan for child visitation is addressing the holidays.  Parents can …

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The California Family Code has been updated to better protect children’s interests in custody disputes, address domestic violence concerns, and …

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Parental Alienation is a growing concern for many parents due to protracted custody disputes and their attendant cost. However, these …

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Spouses who have been ordered to pay child or spousal support sometimes wonder if they can find relief from making …

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Paternity is defined in family law as the legal establishment of the identity of a child’s father – often via …

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In a decision filed February 27, 2007, the Court of Appeal of California reversed the orders of the trial court, …

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The case of County of Santa Clara v. Wilson confirms the saying, “If you snooze, you loose”. Mr. Wilson was …

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It has been a long time since a case has been critical of the amount of support calculated by the …

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In California, child support calculations are based on each parent’s income to ensure the child’s needs are met. However, when …

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