The newest battleground for gay rights is being fought over the children of same-sex marriages. When same-sex parents divorce on bad terms, children can get caught in the middle. Since the children of same-sex marriages are only biologically related to one half of the...
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Month: June 2018
Could you be stalked electronically by an abusive partner?
Escaping domestic violence is difficult because abusers are experts at stripping their victims of economic power, supportive relationships and their freedom. However, even when victims do make a break and exert their rights to live without violence and abuse, their...
Fighting back against a restraining order
When someone is the victim of domestic violence, a restraining order (also called "an order of protection") is absolutely appropriate. Unfortunately, some people see them as nothing more than a tool to use in order to force a spouse to leave the family home or a...
What happens to a medical license when you don’t pay support?
Nonpayment of child support (or any support obligation, including spousal support, for that matter) is a huge issue. It has serious consequences for anyone. For someone with a medical degree, however, it could be career-ending.The California courts have a variety of...
What should you do with your wedding ring after a divorce?
A lot of divorced people end up with a ring (or rings) that they no longer want. What do you do with it? It's a shame to put such a valuable item in a drawer and forget about it, even though it doesn't have a real purpose anymore. Here are some choices: 1. Turn it...