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What Are the Different Types of Divorces? May 24, 2022
Many people considering divorce don’t know there are multiple types of divorces. The different types are designed to accommodate the different circumstances couples find themselves in when looking to ...
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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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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 of ...
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LGBTQIA Rights & Family Law: A Brief History June 24, 2019
The development of modern family law has a close connection with the progression of LGBTQIA rights in America. An examination of the legal evolution of domestic relations and matrimonial laws can ...
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