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Feb 27, 2026
Is “Marital Status” a Protected Class in California?
Marital status discrimination in California happens when you are discriminated against in hiring or housing due to your legal marital status, including being single, married, separated, or divorced. Such discrimination also involves negative behaviors stemming from assumptions about your marital status or the identity of your spouse. California acknowledges marital status as a category of protection, which is highly safeguarded in the workplace and at home, particularly when a person undergoes a divorce. These protections are...
Jan 22, 2026
Marital Status Discrimination in The California Workplace
Workplace marital status discrimination happens when an employer focuses on marital status rather than an applicant’s or employee’s skills or job performance. This type of discrimination is...
Dec 29, 2025
Dependent Children of the Court, What you Need to Know
A minor placed under the protection and authority of the juvenile court is referred to as a dependent of the court. This is so when that child is at serious risk of harm, abuse, or neglect by a...
Dec 09, 2025
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...
Oct 21, 2025
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 the proceedings. A key concern is whether a criminal conviction will affect your right to receive spousal support. Although California adheres to the system of no-fault divorce, some convictions, especially those of violence or harm to a spouse, may directly affect the decisions on spousal support. Knowing how the law differentiates...
Sep 19, 2025
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...
Sep 02, 2025
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...
Aug 06, 2025
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...
Jul 30, 2025
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 the right to file joint tax returns. The right to refuse to reveal confidential conversations between spouses and the right to refuse to testify against your spouse are common legal benefits. These rights are known as "spousal privilege" and are the most common legal marital privileges under California law. However, major exceptions...
May 27, 2025
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...
May 27, 2025
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...
Mar 24, 2025
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...
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