When people think about family law, they often picture divorce, custody arrangements, or support agreements. But one of the biggest issues families face during a major life change is real estate. Whether it’s a family home, rental property, vacation house, or investment portfolio, real estate can quickly become one of the most valuable, and emotionally […]

Usually, when people think about dissolving a marriage, divorce is the first thing that comes to mind. In some cases, though, an annulment might be more appropriate. Unlike divorce, which legally ends a marriage, an annulment means the marriage was never valid in the first place. How long the annulment process takes will vary widely […]

Blended families are becoming increasingly common in the United States. When minor children are involved, some step-parents choose to take the significant and emotionally rewarding path toward legally adopting their spouse’s child. This process grants the step-parent all the legal rights and responsibilities of a biological parent, which can be important for custody, inheritance, healthcare […]

Protective orders can be requested by a police officer (Emergency Protective Order), a judge (Criminal Protective Order), a victim of domestic abuse, stalking, harassment, etc. (restraining order), or in some cases of divorce to protect assets (Automatic Temporary Restraining Order). If you have an order of protection against you in the state of California, you […]

Very few things match the joy of welcoming a new child to your family. Raising children allows us to rediscover the world through their eyes, share our values, and provide them with a home and loving, supportive parents. Some families choose to adopt through an international agency. They may have several reasons for their decision, […]