Divorce cases in California are complex legal proceedings that involve many different statutes and Family Law Codes to keep things as fair as possible between the two parties. Watts charges and Epstein credits are two ways the California courts strive … Continued

The California legislature has a measure, Code 2030, that authorizes the CA Family Courts to require a party to pay a reasonable portion of the opposing party’s attorney fees in certain circumstances in a divorce case proceeding. The courts will … Continued

Family law is complex, and when it comes to the care of a child, the legal definitions can be confusing. Many people conflate custody with guardianship when the two terms describe very different things. The key difference is the child’s … Continued

Adoption is one of the most amazing experiences a family can have, but it’s also one of the costliest. Some couples adopt because they cannot conceive children of their own, and others adopt to give children a chance to have … Continued

Most couples opt for a traditional marriage that involves an official license and ceremony. However, this is not the only method for getting married. One alternative is known as common law marriage. Common law marriage has existed in the United … Continued