Information For Family Law Matters
Divorce And Family Law
Move-Away Requests And Orders
A request for move-away order in California
typically arises when one parent wants to
move out of state due to a new job
opportunity, a new serious relationship
(getting married), or caring for a sick
parent.
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Basic Community And Separate Property Rules
There are three types of property
classifications for married couples in
California: community property,
quasi-community property, and separate
property.
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An Overview Of Establishing Parental Relationship
In California a parent has the right (1) to
be legally recognized as the parent of a
child, (2) to have a parental relationship
with the child, and (3) to provide physical,
emotional, and financial support to the
child.
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Temporary Spousal Or Partner Support Order
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is one party’s obligation to pay support to the lesser earning spouse/partner.
Child Custody
Custody And Visitation
In California, the court’s primary
concern in making a legal and/or physical
custody order is the child’s health,
safety and welfare, which includes freedom
from child abuse and domestic violence in
the child’s
home.
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Determining Child Support
California uses a statewide formula to calculate guideline child support. This guideline support is calculated using a computer program, which takes into account each parent’s actual income and level of responsibility for the child.
Probate
What Does It Mean To Be An Executor In Probate? Executor Checklist
In Probate matters an Executor is an
individual responsible for managing the
affairs of a decedent’s estate. When a
person dies, they can no longer own
property. Everything owned at the time of
death must be legally transferred to any
beneficiaries still
living.
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How Much Money Will I Get Paid As An Executor Of An Estate In Probate Court In California?
An Executor’s fee is the portion of a deceased individual’s estate that is paid to the decedent’s Executor for performing their duties in Probate Court.
Estate Planning
Why Is Having A Trust (And A Will) Better Than Just Having A Will?
The most common reasons people choose to have
a Trust are:
(1) to keep your assets and
your net worth confidential;
(2) to
maintain control over who receives your
assets, how they can use them, and when they
get them after your death;
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Trusts
Things A Successor Trustee Must Do After The Original Trustor / Settlor / Grantor Dies
When the maker of a Revocable Trust, also
known as the Trustor, Grantor or Settlor,
dies, the assets in the Trust become
property of the Trust.
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