by Amy E. West, CLS-F | Dec 23, 2024 | Family Law
If you are a current resident of California but were married in another country and considering divorce, you may wonder if you can get divorced in California. The simple, lawyerly answer is, “Yes . . . most likely.” California recognizes valid marriages performed in...
by Amy E. West, CLS-F | Dec 23, 2024 | Family Law
A Guide to Understanding California’s SB 343 Child support orders are fundamental to ensuring a child’s welfare. Equitable child support orders are fundamental to effective co-parenting and each parent’s financial stability. On September 1, 2024, California enacted...
by Amy E. West, CLS-F | Dec 6, 2024 | Family Law
Help! I Can’t Leave! I Have No Money! Domestic violence victims face many challenges making leaving their abuser difficult, including lacking the financial resources to leave. On January 1, 2021, the California Legislature expanded California Family Code section...
by Franky Gomez | Feb 19, 2024 | Family Law
Un acuerdo prenupcial, también conocido como prenup, puede protegerte a ti y a tus bienes de caer en manos de tu cónyuge. Un acuerdo prenupcial es un acuerdo celebrado por dos individuos antes de contraer matrimonio legalmente. Curiosamente, un acuerdo prenupcial no...
by Franky Gomez | Feb 19, 2024 | Family Law
A Prenuptial Agreement, otherwise known as a prenup, can often protect you and your assets from falling prey to your spouse. A prenuptial agreement is an agreement entered by two individuals prior to being legally married. Interestingly enough, a prenuptial agreement...
by Kathlynn Cadiente | Feb 7, 2024 | Family Law
Para muchos, nuestras mascotas son miembros de nuestra familia. Cuando las familias se divorcian, tenemos leyes que establecen los estándares y políticas para determinar un plan de crianza para padres e hijos. Pero, ¿qué pasa con las mascotas? ¿Cómo se navega en el...