Determining paternity is essential for your child’s upbringing. But what happens when you want to challenge alleged paternity? Why should you provide child support if you are not the father? Challenging a paternity test can be a difficult process without hiring a Westlake Village paternity attorney. How is paternity legally determined? In most cases, paternity lawsuits […]
This is a common question many of our clients have. Perhaps you have been divorced for quite a while, and you started dating again. Some are lucky to find the right person the second time around. But what happens if you decide to get remarried? While finding happiness is a good thing, it is important […]
Divorce often involves child custody and parenting disagreements. These contentious arguments may put some parents in a difficult situation where a parent who seeks sole physical custody of a child must prove he or she is a better parent. However, if the parent seeking sole custody has a revengeful attitude and tries to appear better […]
While most parents like to overindulge their children, the truth is that your kids just wish to spend more time with you. Even if all you can afford is playing with mud and sticks, it is a special time they won’t forget. Our favorite childhood memories always include our parents. Your children think you are […]
Divorcees with children often make difficult decisions about child custody. It is even more difficult when one of the parents is moving out of state. Perhaps you or your former spouse have landed a new job in another town or maybe one of you wants to live closer to relatives. Whatever the reasons are, this […]
There are times when expecting fathers need to spend quality time with their newborn baby, yet they are not offered unpaid leave or paternity leave. The FMLA covers dads who need time off work during the birth or adoption of a child. One of the most common benefits they offer is 12 weeks of paternity […]
There is not a simple answer to this question, but there are some signs that you can look for to determine when to untie the knot. This is a difficult decision that over 50% of married couples in the United States have to make at some point. It is never easy letting go of someone […]
The end of your marriage doesn’t necessarily mean your spouse will stop supporting you financially. When one of the spouses is more financially stable than the other, the less well-off spouse may receive alimony. Spousal support helps the beneficiary reach financial independence. However, this help is only available if you are legally married. Some other […]
Couples who have been living together for a long time are generally considered married in some states. This is not the case for couples in California, as common-law marriages are not recognized here. Yet common law marriages created in other states are recognized in California. If you have any questions about your marital status and […]
Many couples are afraid of losing some marital assets during a divorce. It is particularly difficult for business owners who often think they might lose half of their business. If you are a business owner worried about how your business can survive a divorce, you should retain a Thousand Oaks business valuation attorney who deals with such […]