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...
Legal Separation in CA

Legal Separation in CA

There’s married, and then there’s divorced; but did you know there’s an “in-between” phase, as well?  This is middle ground is called a “separation,” and—chances are—you’ve probably heard of it before. In California, however, couples have the option of taking this...
How to File for Divorce in California

How to File for Divorce in California

Marriage means many different things to a lot of different people. In the legal sphere, however, it boils down to one, very simple thing: a contract.  When you got married, you and your spouse agreed to combine a lot of important interests—like property, retirement...
What is a Divorce Decree?

What is a Divorce Decree?

In the legal world, marriage isn’t about romance. Quite simply, it’s a contract; an agreement made between two people who want to be seen as a single entity in the eyes of the law. This contract binds the couple’s finances and interests, and offers certain protections...
How Do I Get Sole Child Custody?

How Do I Get Sole Child Custody?

Child custody refers to the broad range of parental rights and responsibilities that come with being a parent. While married, biological parents share these rights equally; however, that changes if you ever get divorced. When this happens, custody will need to be...