Establishing parentage in California is essential if you wish to have the legal rights of a parent. The state assumes legal parentage in some circumstances, but unmarried spouses or disputed parentage cases can be complex. California law applies similar parentage...

Most people in California never see the inside of a courtroom. But, if they do, a family law issue is likely the cause. When a family law issue does pop up, our readers will need to be sure that they are taking the steps toward the right approach for attempting to...

Many people get married in California every year. After marriage people begin their life together as a couple and share that life. However, prior to the marriage people have their single lives and may bring a substantial number of assets to the marriage. In order to...

There is a common perception that determining the amount of child support that must be paid by one parent to the other will be a contentious process. However, that is not always the case and many parents can come to an agreement on their own. Provided they adhere to...

In California, when there is a divorce and visitation rights are determined as part of family law, it is often centered around the parents. However, there are other people who want to have visitation with a child even if the relationship that bore the child is no...

Child custody is one of the most complex issues in California family law. When there is a divorce and the parents are trying to get as much time with the children as possible, it can be made even more difficult if a parent decides to move away and relocate. This can...

There are many decisions that must be made in a California divorce. Those going through a divorce may be concerned about a key part of family law: spousal support. It is a good idea to understand how the determination is made regarding how much spouse support will be...