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A Closer Look at California Law: How Judges Determine the Best Interests of the Children
Family law can be a complex and emotionally challenging area to navigate, especially when children are involved. The phrase "best...
James Chau
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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Understanding Types of Child Custody in California: A Deep Dive into Joint Custody
Navigating the intricacies of child custody cases can be a complex process for parents going through a separation or divorce. While the...
James Chau
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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Step-Parent Adoption in California: A Comprehensive Guide
The decision to legally adopt a stepchild is a significant milestone in a family's journey. It solidifies the bond between a step-parent...
James Chau
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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California's Paternity Laws: Establishing and Disputing Paternity
Paternity is a significant aspect of family law that can impact parental rights and a child's well-being. In California, the law provides...
James Chau
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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Co-Parenting Strategies for Success
Tips and Best Practices for Divorced or Separated Parents in California Divorce or separation can be challenging and emotional,...
James Chau
May 12, 20234 min read
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Property Division in Divorce: California's Community Property Law
Divorce can be an emotional and challenging experience, with numerous legal complexities to navigate. One of the most contentious aspects...
James Chau
May 12, 20234 min read
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Can A Custodial Parent Move Out of State after a Divorce in California?
After a divorce, it's not uncommon for the custodial parent to consider moving to another state to start fresh, be closer to family, or...
James Chau
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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Parental Alienation
Parental alienation is a problem that affects many families and divorced couples in California. It often occurs in a divorce when a child...
James Chau
Apr 27, 20233 min read
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Getting Divorced Without Your Spouse’s Signature or Consent
When couples go through a divorce, it is common for there to be disagreements. There are several ways to work through these disagreements...
James Chau
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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Can you still get divorced if you cannot locate your spouse?
There are situations where a person has no idea of the whereabouts of their spouse. It could be that the couple has separated and moved...
James Chau
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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Is Spousal Support Tax Deductible?
Seeing how we are now in the middle of tax season, millions of Americans will look through their expenses to see what tax deductions they...
James Chau
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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Grandparent and Step-parent Visitation
A topic that often comes up during a divorce is whether grandparents have a right to visitation after a divorce or if grandparents can...
James Chau
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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How much control do spouses have over their divorce agreement?
There is a misconception among people contemplating divorce that the courts will dictate the terms of the divorce agreement. Court shows...
James Chau
Jan 23, 20233 min read
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Lost Parenting Time Over the Holidays
The holiday season can be hectic and chaotic. Schedules are changed, and exceptions to normal schedules are often made. Most divorce...
James Chau
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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In The Best Interests of The Pets and Possession Control
It is often said that pets are not just pets, they are members of the family and often treated as another child within the family unit....
James Chau
Dec 19, 20222 min read
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Exclusive Use and Occupancy of a Residence
When a couple makes the difficult decision to end their marriage, there are some questions and issues that need to be addressed right...
James Chau
Dec 19, 20222 min read
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Child Custody Battles: When Can Children Testify?
I read a good article that discusses when children can testify in a child custody matter. According to this article When Can Children...
james24262
Nov 22, 20222 min read
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Factors that go into a Child Support calculator
I read a good article about child support. Please note that is general child support information for California. According to this...
james24262
Nov 22, 20222 min read
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Rising Inflation and Impacts on Divorce Filings
I read a good article about how inflation and financial issues affect divorce. According to this article Rising Inflation Impacts Annual...
james24262
Nov 22, 20221 min read
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Two Types of Child Custody
If you are going through a divorce and have minor children, one of the most critical and complex issues to work through is child custody....
James Chau
Nov 10, 20223 min read
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