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A divorce does not necessarily have to be a battlefield. An uncontested divorce is a collaborative process in which both spouses agree on major issues, like property division, child custody, and spousal support. It is less expensive, considerably quicker, and much less stressful than a conventional courtroom battle. Recent developments in California law, including the expanded use of joint filings, have further simplified the process of filing together. Regardless of whether you are seeking a Summary Dissolution due to shorter...
California does not necessarily require a divorce to end a marriage. In cases where unions were non-existent in the first place, the law offers a remedy called nullity of marriage, or, more...
California Penal Code 284 PC provides that the act of knowingly and willfully marrying the husband or wife of another individual is a felony offense. The legislation applies to any person who enters...
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....
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 unlawful in California under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), as outlined in Government Code section 12940(a). FEHA applies to employers who employ five or more workers. It outlaws practices such as refusing to hire, dismissing, or not promoting employees based on their marital status. In California, there are robust and...
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...
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...
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...
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 into in good faith; it is a preventive strategy against fraudulent marriages for immigration purposes. When the two-year timeframe expires, the permanent residency expires if you fail to file Form I-751 timely. Filing Form I-751 with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services removes conditions on the residency. Since...
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...
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...
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...
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