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How do Unmarried Fathers Establish Paternity? When two parents are unmarried at the time their child is born, the father is not always presumed to the be the father. In fact, California law only presumes that a man is the child’s father in certain circumstances, such as: He was married to the mother at conception or birth He attempted to…
By, Donald B. Cripe, J.D., AAA, AHLA, ACR, SCMA; Award Winning Mediator and C.A.M.S. panelist It’s been months, maybe years, since you started your divorce. It seems that every time you go to court the hearing is postponed or in the language of the law, continued. Nothing was accomplished and even if the delay wasn’t your fault, you still had…
In most cases, records of online conversations are admissible as evidence in court. Emails and social media posts have been used successfully in a variety of court cases, and chat room logs are no different. However, it is important to remember that all evidence must go through the authentication process. For true authentication, the party bringing forth the evidence must…
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When it comes to military families, the divorce process is somewhat different—and often more complicated—than usual. Here is a quick look at how the military divorce process works and how it differs from civilian divorce: Grounds for Divorce In the state of California, the grounds for a military divorce are the same as for a civilian divorce. California is a…
Whatever your issue, be it divorce, bankruptcy, or medical malpractice suits, many people are increasingly considering mediation over going through the litigation process. Mediation unlike attorney services offers a more speedy and inexpensive resolution. In some situations, such as bankruptcy, it is the courts who decide to use mediation in order to relieve themselves of significant overload of cases. However…
Divorce is a complicated and emotional process. While going through a divorce is never easy, it is helpful to understand what you can and cannot expect from the process. Divorce Can: Divide shared property. The division of property is a major part of any divorce. California is a “community property” state, meaning any property acquired during the length of the…
The excitement of signing those escrow papers for your new home; the great anticipation of moving in; the excitement with all of your plans to make your new home your castle. I have been there and I remember all of those emotions and expectations. It can be the most exhilarating and frightening experience in one’s life. During my career as…
Unfortunately for many stay-at-home mothers, guaranteed alimony seems to be becoming a thing of the past. Forbes contributor Emma Johnson discusses the downward trend of stay-at-home mothers “automatically” receiving spousal support after divorce in “Stay-at-Home Mom Facing Divorce? Don’t Expect Alimony.” “Nearly every state is revisiting its laws on alimony—or “maintenance”—in divorce cases, and the trend is universal: more limits…
If you are going through a divorce, you might be wondering how it will affect your Social Security benefits—and the benefits of your ex-spouse. These benefits depend on several factors, including the length of your marriage, your age, and your marital status down the road. First and foremost, Social Security benefits after a divorce depend on the length of the…