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What is the difference between guardianship and adoption in California?
In many ways, adoption and guardianship are similar in terms or responsibilities and requirements. However, they serve extremely different functions and are governed under...
What to Know About Cohabitation Agreements for Unmarried Couples
Key Takeaways A cohabitation agreement is a contract between unmarried people living together. It sets relationship rules and outlines expectations during a breakup. Unmarried...
Since Washington is a community property state, does the length of the marriage matter?
In short, yes. Property division is only one of many aspects of your divorce, and even there, a divorce following a lengthy marriage is...
How unmarried fathers can establish paternity in Washington
Parentage is the legal term for an adult’s biological relationship with a child. When a man wants to establish his parentage, he may use...
How do the California courts divide custody in a divorce?
People preparing for divorce often find that they have many issues to address as part of that process. For many spouses, property division can...
Is arbitration the right choice for your California divorce?
Divorce takes time. Divorce disputes and fights extend that time significantly. However, one of the major problems with the court system is that if...
What assets are divided in a military divorce in California?
Divorce is common in military marriages. In fact, one report shows a divorce rate of 4.8% among military couples. This rate is high, especially...
Improving your financial awareness during a California divorce
The thought of preparing to untangle finances and divide assets and wealth can be one of the most daunting aspects of dissolving a marriage....
What is a ‘De Facto Parent’ in Washington?
Key Takeaways A de facto parent forms a consistent parent-like bond without biological or adoptive status. Washington legally recognizes de facto parents based on...
FAQs About Emergency Child Custody
When child custody is disputed, it can quickly lead to complicated legal situations. Fortunately, many custody disputes can be handled civilly. In some cases,...
Bird nesting can work for some Washington parents after an amicable divorce
When Washington parents with young children divorce, they often struggle with making decisions about where to live and what to do with the family...
Divorce mistakes California spouses will want to avoid
Whether a marriage lasts less than five years or many decades, the legal aspects of parting ways with a spouse can be complicated. California...
When might a prenuptial agreement be unenforceable in California?
A prenuptial agreement is a document that could help provide various types of protections to individuals who are preparing to enter a marriage. This...
Common causes of divorce in California
Most married couples in California and beyond can attest to encountering challenges in their relationships through the years. There is a kind of ebb...
How families look always changes, do Washington’s laws still work?
Over the decades, families have changed significantly in structure and makeup. Family law has, at times, struggled to keep up. In just the last...
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