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Legal Guardian vs Biological Parent: Does Guardianship Override Parental Rights?
As you navigate the complex realm of family law, you may come across the terms "legal guardian" and "biological parent." These roles play a crucial part in the upbringing and care of a child, but what happens when their interests clash? Does guardianship override...
Prenuptial Agreements in Santa Barbara: Protecting Love and Assets
Discover the Benefits of Prenuptial Agreements in the Stunning City of Santa Barbara. Are you preparing to tie the knot with your beloved partner in the enchanting coastal city of Santa Barbara? Congratulations on finding love! As you embark on this exciting journey,...
How to File for Divorce in Ventura, CA: A Comprehensive Guide
Are you ready to take the necessary steps to end your marriage and start a new chapter in your life? Filing for divorce in Ventura, CA may seem like a daunting task, but fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the process step by step, ensuring...
Custody Rights in Ventura: Understanding Sole Custody and Parental Rights
When it comes to matters of child custody, parents in Ventura face important decisions that can have a lasting impact on their children's lives. One common question that arises is whether sole custody terminates parental rights. In this comprehensive guide, we will...
Navigating the Cost of Divorce in Ventura, CA: Your Comprehensive Guide
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging time. The last thing you need is added stress about the cost. That's why we've put together this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the cost of divorce in Ventura, CA. From legal fees to court expenses, we'll break down...
Lesbian Mom Stripped of Parental Rights
A recent headline blared ‘LESBIAN MOM STRIPPED OF PARENTAL RIGHTS’. The headline was both spectacular, and spectacularly wrong. Like most cases discussed in the popular media, the nugget of truth upon which the article was based was easily hidden by the sensational...
WHEN YOUR CLIENT COMMITS SUICIDE
When your client commits suicide, what do you do? Anyone who has done family law for any length of time has experienced the concern and uncertainty that accompanies having a clinically depressed or otherwise unstable client. While attorneys have to maintain a degree...
YOU CAN’T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!
Every family law attorney has had cases in which you shake your head and mutter ‘You can’t make this stuff up…’ The court in In Re Marriage of Baragry noted that “At bench, husband was presumably enjoying a captain's paradise, savoring the better of two worlds, and...
WHO WANTS TO BE A DIVORCE LAWYER?
Indeed. Why would anyone choose to be a divorce lawyer? You see unhappy people at what is, for many of them, the worst moment of their life. Why would anyone sign up for that? Several years ago, a candidate for elective office in Ventura County referred to his...
I’M RECEIVING SPOUSAL SUPPORT; WHAT HAPPENS IF I MOVE IN WITH MY GIRLFRIEND?
If you are receiving spousal support, and you begin cohabiting with another adult, (it used to be ‘another adult of the opposite sex’, but the law was revised in 2014) the support payor can ask the court to adjust (or eliminate) the spousal support. Family Code...