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Penal Code § 278.5 PC – Deprivation of Custody

Dec 09, 2025

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Penal Code § 278.5 PC – Deprivation of Custody

According to California Penal Code §278.5 PC, deprivation of custody refers to any situation in which a person, often a parent, unlawfully takes, keeps, or conceals a child, thereby violating another parent’s legal right to custody or visitation. Although this may only appear to apply in severe abduction cases, even retaining a child beyond the stipulated time after an agreed visit may have legal implications. The law is complex, and it demands that there is evidence of ill intent; that is, the action must be done intentionally...

Can I Be Denied Spousal Support If I’m Convicted of a Crime?

Oct 21, 2025

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Can I Be Denied Spousal Support If I’m Convicted of a Crime?

Divorce is one of the most complicated legal and personal processes a person can experience. In California, this complexity is heightened when a past or present criminal conviction becomes part of...

I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

Sep 19, 2025

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I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

Acquiring a green card based on your marriage to a permanent resident or United States citizen is generally conditional and valid for two years. The condition ensures that the marriage is entered...

Penal Code 281 “Bigamy” Laws & Penalties – What you Need to Know

Sep 02, 2025

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Penal Code 281 “Bigamy” Laws & Penalties – What you Need to Know

A bigamy charge under California Penal Code 281 occurs when prosecutors allege that you married or entered a domestic partnership while still legally married to another person. Many bigamy charges...

How Does Senate Bill 1129 Affect California Divorce Laws?

Aug 06, 2025

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How Does Senate Bill 1129 Affect California Divorce Laws?

In California, the legal process of divorce becomes significantly more difficult when domestic violence is involved. Under Family Code 4300 et seq., California is a no-fault divorce state, but it imposes additional requirements when domestic violence is involved. Senate Bill 1129, introduced by Senator Bill Monning, was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on September 27, 2018, to enhance existing rules regarding spousal support in domestic violence cases. Under Senate Bill 1129, specific consequences apply in divorce...

The ‘’Marital Privilege’’ In California - A Quick Primer

Jul 30, 2025

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The ‘’Marital Privilege’’ In California - A Quick Primer

You will enjoy several benefits when you get married in California. These include the right to make medical decisions on behalf of your spouse, the right to inherit part of your spouse’s estate, and...

What Happens After Emergency Custody Is Granted?

May 27, 2025

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What Happens After Emergency Custody Is Granted?

A child’s safety and well-being are essential in any legal jurisdiction. With its intricate family structures and diverse populace, California has established rigorous rules to ensure a child’s...

If the Wife Files for Divorce, Can She Get Alimony?

May 27, 2025

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If the Wife Files for Divorce, Can She Get Alimony?

Divorce creates uncertainties about financial maintenance, specifically alimony or spousal support. The main question many people wonder about is whether filing first affects eligibility for spousal...

Sole Custody Vs. Full Custody: Everything You Need to Know

Mar 24, 2025

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Sole Custody Vs. Full Custody: Everything You Need to Know

When a married couple decides to divorce, many changes occur, affecting everyone involved in the family, including the children. Parents must set aside their interests and consider what will happen to their children according to their best interests. For example, they must determine who receives custody, the type of custody it should be, and how they will cater to the children's physical, emotional, mental, social, and developmental needs. Some parents make this decision independently, but others require the intervention of a...

California No Fault Divorce - What To Know

Mar 04, 2025

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California No Fault Divorce - What To Know

It is often challenging to go through a divorce. After all, no one gets married expecting their marriage to end in divorce. When we get married, we hope to live happily ever after. A divorce can...

6 Steps in the California Divorce Process

Mar 04, 2025

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6 Steps in the California Divorce Process

Divorce is a life-changing decision and needs to be planned with care and with emotional resilience. It forces you to take care of legal requirements while taking care of everybody’s welfare....

Mar 04, 2025

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What Does Sole Custody Mean?

Aside from being legally complex, child custody cases can be emotional and stressful. When you and your spouse or co-parent separate, one of the most crucial decisions you will make will most likely...

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