Default Divorce in California

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...
What You Need to Know About Prenups

What You Need to Know About Prenups

There’s no doubt about it: divorce is expensive. This process is one that can easily leave you financially strapped for a long time, and deal a significant blow to an entire life’s worth of work.  Luckily, there’s a really good way to insure yourself against that...
Marriage Annulment in CA

Marriage Annulment in CA

In the realm of family law, marriage annulment is one of those oft’ misunderstood concepts—probably because it’s not used very much.  Similar to divorce, an annulment makes a declaration about the legal status of a marriage. Unlike divorce, however, annulment doesn’t...
Adoption in CA

Adoption in CA

Parenthood comes with a lot of challenges; however, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Which is why some couples choose to adopt if they can’t have kids of their own.  Adoption is not the same thing as guardianship. Unlike guardianship, adoption changes the legal...
What is Temporary Guardianship?

What is Temporary Guardianship?

Sometimes parents are either unable—or unwilling—to care for their child. In these situations, it might be necessary for the court to appoint another adult to carry out their responsibilities.  This adult/child relationship is referred to as a “guardianship.” If the...