WHY YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER APPLYING FOR US CITIZENSHIP
A presidential election may result in a new administration that is not friendly to non-US Citizens. As a legal permanent resident (Green card holder), you are still considered a foreigner…
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Can I qualify for a green card despite the Petitioner’s Death?
Consider this common factual situation. You are over 21 years old and your US citizen parent petitions you while you are inside the United States. Since this is a preference…
Courts Can Reject Non-Credible Business Deductions for Child Support Calculations pursuant to Marriage of Rodriguez
Determining guideline child support has always been a challenge when one of the parents is self-employed. Most self-employed parents will understate their real income by showing as many business deductions…
Overcoming the presumption of unenforceability of Premarital Agreements
Many spouses in California enter into a marriage thinking that having a fully executed premarital agreement is a “bullet proof” way of protecting their assets in case of a divorce…
[COLUMN] Do I need a premarital agreement before getting married?
In the absence of a premarital agreement, the general community property presumption under California family code section 760 controls which provides “ ….all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired…
[COLUMN] Can I file a divorce in California if my spouse resides outside California?
This is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a…
[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?
California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of…
[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative Social Security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?
California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of…
[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
[COLUMN] Ensuring child safety and best interests: The implications of California Family Code 3011
Family Code 3011 represents a significant development in family law, specifically addressing cases where there are allegations of a history of abuse by one parent. When allegations of abuse have…
[COLUMN] Ensuring child safety and best interests: The implications of California Family Code 3011
Family Code 3011 represents a significant development in family law, specifically addressing cases where there are allegations of a history of abuse by one parent. When allegations of abuse have…
[COLUMN] Can I file a divorce in California if my spouse resides outside of California?
This is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a…
[COLUMN] Can I file a divorce in California if my spouse resides outside California?
This is a common question among people contemplating divorce in California when the other spouse does not live in the state. The California Courts has the power to grant a…
[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
[COLUMN] Do I need a premarital agreement before getting married?
In the absence of a premarital agreement, the general community property presumption under California family code section 760 controls which provides “…. all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired…
[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?
California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of…
[COLUMN] Dealing with assets omitted in a divorce case
You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. …
[COLUMN] Five benefits of establishing a revocable living trust
There is never the perfect time to think about who you would like to inherit from your estate in case you pass away or at least who among your closest…
[COLUMN] Five benefits of establishing a revocable living trust
There is never the perfect time to think about who you would like to inherit from your estate in case you pass away or at least who among your closest…
[COLUMN] Navigating the child custody move away process in California
THE high cost of living in California and over regulation has made a lot of parents evaluate whether to move out of state. The most common states that people move…
[COLUMN] Ensuring child safety and best interests: The implications of California Family Code 3011
Family Code 3011 represents a significant development in family law, specifically addressing cases where there are allegations of a history of abuse by one parent. When allegations of abuse have…
[COLUMN] Ensuring child safety and best interests: The implications of California Family Code 3011
Family Code 3011 represents a significant development in family law, specifically addressing cases where there are allegations of a history of abuse by one parent. When allegations of abuse have…
[COLUMN] Navigating the child custody move away process in California
THE high cost of living in California and over regulation has made a lot of parents evaluate whether to move out of state. The most common states that people move…
[COLUMN] Navigating the child custody move away process in California
THE high cost of living in California and over regulation has made a lot of parents evaluate whether to move out of state. The most common states that people move…
[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?
Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under…
[COLUMN] Do I have a community property interest in a house which my spouse acquired before our marriage?
Generally, in California, property acquired by a spouse prior to marriage is considered separate property under family code section 770 while those acquired after marriage are considered community assets under…
[COLUMN] Prevailing parties and attorney’s fees under California Family Code section 6344
The impact of new requirements on frivolous domestic violence restraining orders California Family Code Section 6344 provides a mechanism for the prevailing party in a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO)…
[COLUMN] Prevailing parties and attorney’s fees under California Family Code section 6344
The impact of new requirements on frivolous domestic violence restraining orders California Family Code Section 6344 provides a mechanism for the prevailing party in a domestic violence restraining order (DVRO)…
[COLUMN] Can my children’s derivative social security benefits be offset against my monthly child support obligation?
California Family Code section 4504 allows a noncustodial parent to be credited towards their child support obligation for the amount of federal government payments they are receiving on behalf of…