Paternity: Basic Information and Key Terms
For various reasons, parents may need to establish paternity of their child. Here is some basic information and key terms to help you out: What is Paternity? Paternity is the legal establishment or the...
Category: Family Law
Domestic Violence: Basic Information and What To Do
In San Diego County, 17,000 domestic violence incidents are reported to law enforcement every year, according to the San Diego Domestic Violence Council. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship,...
Key Terms and Issues in Family Law
Considering an annulment? Not sure how spousal support or visitation rights work? We’ve defined some common family law terms and provided some very basic information to help you out: Alimony/Spousal Support In California, alimony...
3 Best Practices for Shared Custody of Children
Determining child custody is difficult. Whether you are going through a divorce and need to make arrangements, or you have been successfully co-parenting but need to make a change, this type of family law...
Do I have to go to court to get a divorce in California?
If you want to get a divorce in California, then you may be wondering if you have to go to court. The short answer is “no.” There are several other approaches you can...
What is the statute of limitations for filing an annulment?
When you want to file for an annulment, you must file by a certain deadline – or statute of limitations. Depending on the reason why you want an annulment, the deadline can vary. Here...
Guardianship Help: How to Name a Guardian for Your Children
If you have children and you want to be sure they are cared for when you pass away, then you can establish what is known as a guardianship. This means you can choose who...
Modest Means Legal Program Helps Modest-income Families
Modest-income families sometimes have the greatest need for legal help yet have limited access to it. This is why the Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) of San Diego County developed the Modest Means...
What are the different types of adoption in California?
If you are considering adoption in California, then you may want to understand the different types of adoption and what they can mean for you and the adopted child. Here are the four adoption...
The Pros and Cons of Long-term Separation
When a married couple decides that they no longer want to live together, but they do not want to get a divorce, then they may determine a long-term separation is the best option. How...