The American Bar Association estimates that roughly four million gay and lesbian parents are raising between six and ten million kids in our country. Under California law, same-sex married couples are supposed to have the same rights as heterosexual ones. However, the courts are still figuring out how to handle cases that have different aspects... continue reading
Getting divorced is complicated. Unlike getting married, there is a long, set legal process that must be followed in order to unwind a marriage and the finances associated with it. In addition, having a strategy from the get-go is critical to protecting your rights and making it likely that the marriage resolves either equitably or... continue reading
If you are getting a divorce and entered into a prenuptial agreement prior to getting married, you may be concerned that you will not get a large enough settlement. While this may be true, there is a possibility that your prenuptial agreement may be invalid. California lawmakers passed the California Premarital Agreement Act to regulate... continue reading
Some stepparents get a bad rap. The fairy tales and modern day social media descriptions often portray them in a negative light. And then there are the stepparents who go the extra mile. Some of them offer more parental support than, at least, one of the natural parents. One of the most significant things a... continue reading