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Parenting is not only a lifelong commitment and a challenging undertaking, but understanding the legal terminology that goes along with the many different ways to parent can also be a challenge. One common point of confusion is the difference between legal guardianship and custody. While…

While some states, such as Texas, define protection orders and restraining orders differently, in California the terms are used interchangeably. However, there are distinct differences between temporary and permanent protection orders in California. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of needing protection from…

Married parents and unmarried parents are treated very differently by the California court system. While both parents have parental rights and obligations to a child if they are married when the mother gives birth, for unmarried individuals the mother automatically has sole primary custody of…

When a couple joins their lives in marriage, most also join their bank accounts. Even the majority of spouses who maintain separate checking accounts also have a joint account for household expenses and may also share a savings account. While both parties share equal access…

Divorce is a turbulent and confusing time for any couple, but especially for spouses who share children. There are many decisions to make, and some of them will be out of the parents’ hands and in the hands of a judge — a distressing thought…

When divorce cases and matters of child custody reach the courtroom, it’s a distressing time for families, often exacerbating mental health issues that may already exist, like anxiety and depression. With the best interests of the child always the top priority in child custody cases,…