Same Sex Parenting in CA

Parental rights are separate from marital ones, and exist independently of sexual orientation and relationship status. However, same sex couples can face unique challenges, when it comes to child custody and establishing parentage. In order to exercise parental...

Grounds for Divorce in CA

The word “marriage” might bring to mind things like rings, romance, and vows, but in the legal arena, marriage is—first and for most—a contract. This means that you can’t just get divorced on a whim; instead, you’ll need to tell the court why. In California, there are...

Cost of Divorce in California

Everyone knows at least one person who has been financially crippled by the cost of divorce. These horror stories are all over the internet, and have caused more than one unhappy spouse to rethink their decision to break it off. However, while divorce can be...

Default Divorce in California

Most of the time we don’t think about divorce as a solitary endeavor… Most of the time, both spouses are active participants in settling their joint disputes. But sometimes, however, this isn’t the case. If one person fails to respond to divorce proceedings, the court...

Do I Have to Pay Alimony?

If you’re like many people, you’re wondering, “Do I have to pay alimony?” Because California allows one spouse to ask the other for alimony – commonly called spousal support – during a divorce, it’s a fairly common question. So will you...