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©2025 by Glen L. Rabenn In its 2023 - 2024 session, the California State Legislature enacted the following statutes, which are relevant to family law actions in California. Please note that the following are very brief summaries of selected legislation. This summary...
After a dissolution of marriage case is filed, the Petitioner must personally serve the petition and summons on the Respondent. The summons informs the Respondent that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed and that the Respondent has thirty days to file...
A very common scenario arises in many divorce cases, where one of the spouses enters into the marriage owning a residence which remains in that spouse’s name after the marriage. The question frequently arises of what if the loan balances is reduced during the...
The Problem Over the last ten years, one of the hot issues in California divorces is what is to be done with the family pet. This is not a trivial matter at all. According to a recent survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association, 70% of American...
Since about 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce, it's likely that a California parent could remarry in the future. In some cases, the parent's new spouse may also have joint or even sole custody of their own children. Transitioning into what the U.S. Census...
California parents are considered the natural guardians of their children. In some cases, another family member, such as a sibling, may need to gain custody of a minor child because the parents are deceased or are unable or unfit to care for the child. In some cases,...
Orange County parents who are getting a divorce have alternatives to going before a judge to determine child support. They can conduct informal negotiations with the help of their attorneys, and they can participate in these negotiations to the degree that they feel...
Many people think of prenuptial agreements as unromantic or perhaps even dooming to a marriage. After the honeymoon period has passed and you gain a more realistic perspective, you may reconsider and wonder about the specifics of a postnuptial agreement. This is a...
There are steps that Orange County couples who are ending their marriage can take when they are contemplating a divorce that might give them a better idea of what their financial situation will look like after the divorce. Friends and family members might offer...
People in Orange County who are getting a divorce can take steps to help their children adjust. Speaking to children early on in the process is important, as they will often begin to wonder what is wrong when parents move into separate bedrooms or there are other...
