Making Positive Decisions: Divorce Mediation and Its Benefits

Many people think that, when it comes to divorce, nobody gets what they want. This isn’t always the case, and divorce doesn’t always have to be ugly. You can make positive decisions and work past a variety of issues with your spouse if you are willing to communicate during this already-difficult time. What is divorce…

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All the Basic Rules of Establishing Paternity in California

California is a state where families of all types are accepted and encouraged. Because of this, they want to conform to the needs of many different types of families, including those that are nontraditional. Because of this, it is important for fathers to understand what rights they have when it comes to paternity. Today, we…

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Do You Need a Guardianship if the Child Resides With You?

Let’s say that two parents are in drug rehabilitation for abusing drugs and you, the grandparent, are watching over the children. If the children are only residing in your home for a few weeks or months, you may not need a guardianship. However, if you anticipate that the children will be with you for more…

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Distributing Assets During the Divorce Process

As you know from the moment you get married, the property that you own with your spouse during the marriage will typically be seen as “shared.” Yes, there are sometimes differences between what is considered “separate” and what is considered “marital” property in the eyes of the court. Typically, separate property will include any property…

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10 Essential Benefits Under the New Affordable Care Act

What are the “10 essential health benefits” under the new AFFORDABLE CARE ACT? President Obama’s health care act goes into effect on January 1, 2014, whereby over 50 million Americans without health coverage, as well as millions more without adequate coverage, can take advantage of certain “essential health benefits.” Whether offered through an employer, or…

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