When Is Sole Custody In A Child’s Best Interests?
Most often, in cases of a divorce involving children, parents (or the court) will decide on joint child custody. Under certain circumstances, however, awarding sole custody to one parent may be in a child’s best interests. But to be awarded sole custody, a parent will...
What To Expect At Your Divorce Settlement Conference
One of the biggest secrets about divorce is that the vast majority of divorce cases never go to trial. Unlike what’s depicted in movies and on television, most couples getting divorced go through a settlement process that is negotiated by each party’s attorneys. As...
7 Things To Consider Before Legally Changing Your Name
Legally changing your name is a big step. Whether it’s for a marriage, divorce, gender reassignment, or some other reason, a legal name change is a more significant process than many people first realize. From a legal perspective, your new name won’t be official until...
3 Things To Know About Divorcing An Addict Or Alcoholic
Going through a divorce with an ex-spouse who is an alcoholic or addict of some kind can be very difficult. Regardless of whether your former spouse’s addiction was present during the marriage or appeared after separating, it will likely have an impact on how your...
Is A REAL ID Legally Required In California?
The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 in response to the 9/11 Commission’s recommendation that the federal government create standards for sources of identification, including driver’s licences. Currently, REAL ID is optional in California and the rest of the...
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