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What exactly is domestic violence? Despite the fact that the term is used a lot in news stories and online, there's still a lot of confusion about what does and doesn't qualify as domestic violence -- partly because the phrase is actually a "catch-all" term for a...
Breaking up may be hard to do, but some couples find dividing up their possessions even harder. How can two people who are dividing up their lives divide up their material possessions fairly? Consider these tips: -- Find out how much you really need to argue. If you...
If you're staring an unhappy marriage in the face and thinking of the years in front of you, the need to end the damaging relationship is very real. However, if your family has limited resources, even the idea of filing for a divorce can stop you from moving forward...
The Supreme Court's landmark decision in 2015 finally resolved the issue of same-sex marriages and made them a reality throughout the nation. With that happy reality, there also comes a correspondingly sad one: same-sex divorces. If you are contemplating a divorce...
If you stepped into the role of caretaker for a child that's a dependent of the court, you may have developed a bond with that child that transcends biological relationships. The courts will sometimes allow someone in this situation to be named a de facto parent. In...
In the second case based on the same event, the federal appellate court has affirmed that the county is not immune from liability after two social workers committed perjury, causing a California woman to lose custody of her two young daughters for six and a half...
Right now, a child in California has to be at least 14 years old before he or she can express an opinion in court about which parent should have primary custody. Lawmakers are saying that is far too long to have to wait, and a new bill filed by State Senator Connie...
Up until recently, California's Family Code didn't permit a couple to be considered "living separate and apart" unless they were also living at different addresses. Fortunately, Senate Bill 1255, which went into effect at the start of 2017, changes that requirement....
When most people picture domestic violence, lesbian partnerships don't often come to mind.Yet, studies indicate that 17 percent to 45 percent of lesbians report having been the victim of physical violence by a partner. Incidents of sexual abuse can run as high as 50...
When reviewing your finances in preparation for a divorce, you'll no doubt remember all the big expenses: mortgage or rent, car payment, child care or education costs, utilities, student loans and even cellphone bills. But you shouldn't overlook one major part of your...