Even with the relaxation of marijuana laws in California, illegal drug use continues to plague the state. While drug addiction can have serious ramifications for those who suffer from the condition, children who are exposed to parental substance abuse can be...
Many California couples whose marriages end in divorce expect the divorce decree to be a permanent part of their lives, that is, they will see their children when and where the decree provides, and in most cases, one spouse will be required to pay child and spousal...
Some Californians who are served with divorce papers are surprised that their spouse wants to end the marriage. They might have been aware that there were problems, but did not think it would reach the point where the marriage was near its end. Or they might have been...
In California, child custody can be one of the hardest aspects of family law. Much is at stake in these situations and it is crucial that the parents remember that the child’s needs must take precedence. Parents should be cognizant of how every decision they make will...
Paternity is important to establish for a number of different reasons. Because of the significant emotional and financial impacts it can have on parents, children and families, parents seeking to establish paternity should know why it is so important and what the...
A rupture in the health of the immediate family destroys the balance among its members. The complex legal consequences can aggravate the emotional ones. Relocation out of California has accelerated over the past decade has accelerated. A new residence, however, does...
In a family law case in Torrance and throughout California, one of the most contentious issues that comes up is where the child or children will live. With these cases, the kids can end up trapped in the middle. This is true regardless of their age and whether they...
Most Californians who sign a prenuptial agreement hope – or assume – that the agreement will never need to be enforced. Unfortunately, life is uncertain, and even the happiest of marriages can fail. Moreover, life changes can make some prenuptial agreements appear to...
Each generation perceives marriage differently and millennials are no different. The millennial view of marriage is best demonstrated by their fondness for a once taboo marital practice – the prenuptial agreement or “prenup.” A prenup is simply an agreement that...
Divorce is complicated. This is especially true for divorces involving children, and this even includes celebrity divorces, like the divorce between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. This has been exemplified by a recent ruling by their family court judge. Judge rules...