Emancipation can seem like a complex topic, especially when it involves your child. In California, a child can choose to become legally independent from their parents or guardians through the process of emancipation. This generally means that they can make certain...
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Losing your tax refund due to unpaid child support
From license suspension to passport denial, it is crucial to understand the penalties you could face if you do not stay current on child support. In fact, you could even lose your federal tax refund if you fall behind on these obligations. The interception of your tax...
What is a mediator’s role in divorce?
When going through divorce, it is up to the couple to decide how they want to proceed. These days, more and more couples opt for alternative methods of divorce outside of litigation. Mediation serves as one of the most popular alternatives. But what is it? What does a...
Licenses you could lose over back child support
From the loss of your job to a sudden health crisis, financial hurdles could enter your life for countless reasons. Unfortunately, if you owe child support, these challenges could make it hard to stay caught up. Falling behind on your child support could lead to even...
Should you establish paternity after your children are born?
When a baby is born, many special moments occur, ranging from the first hug to the first picture. Among these critical initial steps, one often overlooked is the immediate establishment of legal paternity. This process is not just a bureaucratic procedure; it carries...
How can I protect my inheritance during a California divorce?
Divorce can present challenges when it comes to dividing assets, particularly if you have received or are anticipating an inheritance during your marriage. In California, where community property laws apply, it is important to take steps to protect your inheritance in...
3 signs your kids might not be OK during your divorce
As you probably know by now, divorce can take a considerable toll on your emotional well-being. The same is true for your soon-to-be ex-spouse. According to Psychology Today, though, your children might have it even worse. Unlike you and your husband or wife, your...
How can you tell if parallel parenting suits your family?
Following a divorce, children tend to fare better when they have both parents consistently in their lives. While coparenting is one of the more common solutions, it does not work for every family. Coparenting relies on continuous communication and agreement between...
How to protect your retirement in a divorce
Divorce is rarely an easy process. It has both emotional and financial implications that you may not understand until after you file. One of those implications is its impact on your retirement. Therefore, these are some strategies you may use to protect your...
Your social media matters when it comes to child custody
The modern age revolutionized communication. People gained the ability to connect with others across the globe and to share their lives almost instantaneously through social media. As a result, social media is now a metric many use to gauge others, whether that be...