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What is Domestic Violence? April 6, 2020
What Is Domestic Abuse? This article defines domestic violence in California under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act and relevant case law. Anyone can be a victim or perpetrator of domestic ...
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COVID-19 Impact on Family Law Orders April 1, 2020
COVID-19 has shocked our world and impacted the lives of all families. The impact is perhaps greater for parents who share custody of a child with another parent after a separation, or a paternity or ...
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When Does Separate Property Become Community Property? February 11, 2020
Separate Property vs. Community Property in California In a divorce case , a court must tackle issues involving the division of property between the parties. In California, issues of property division ...
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How Do Courts Use Your Income to Calculate Child Support? February 1, 2020
How Child Support Is Calculated In California, courts will calculate the amount of child support a parent owes according to the statewide uniform guidelines outlined in California Family Code § 4050 ...
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Can Community Assets be Used to Satisfy Marital Debts? November 19, 2019
In California divorce cases , courts are tasked with resolving disputes regarding issues such as property division , spousal support , and the custody and financial support of any minor children . One ...
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Family Law Issues Facing Multicultural Families June 14, 2019
The history of the United States is littered with stories of culturally diverse peoples coming together. As a result, America earned a reputation as a “cultural melting pot.” While American cultural ...
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