Who Receives a Family Business in a California Divorce?
When a family business is community property or contains a community interest, the court must divide its[…]
Who Must Provide a Child’s Health Insurance After a California Separation?
When a California court orders current child support, it also considers whether either parent has health insurance[…]
Can a California DVRO Be Granted Based on One Person’s Testimony?
A California domestic violence restraining order may be granted based on the credible testimony or sworn statement[…]
Can Moving Out of the Family Home Hurt a Parent’s California Custody Case?
Moving out of the family residence does not automatically mean that a parent abandoned the child or[…]
When Does Child Support End in California?
California child support commonly ends when a child reaches the applicable age, but age 18 is not[…]
Can Spousal Support Be Awarded After a California Annulment?
An annulment treats a marriage as legally invalid, but that does not always prevent an award of[…]
Must a California Court Explain Why It Denied a DVRO Request?
When a California court denies requested domestic violence restraining-order relief, it must state its reasons in writing[…]
Does the Parent With More Money Have an Advantage in a California Custody Case?
California child custody decisions should not be based on which parent earns more money, owns a larger[…]
Who Makes Medical Decisions Under Joint Legal Custody in California?
Joint legal custody gives both parents rights and responsibilities concerning a child’s health, education, and welfare. Whether[…]
Does Child Support End When a Parent Dies in California?
A parent’s death does not necessarily terminate an existing California child-support obligation. The result depends on which[…]
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