If you were fleeing from domestic violence, you'd want to have the protection order enforced no matter where you go. That is possible for Canadians in California now, thanks to a new law. Canadian neighbors to the north may be pleased to hear that California has...
Month: July 2017
Can single individuals adopt?
As a single person, you may feel that adoption is the one chance you have at bringing a child into your life. Maybe you're not prepared to wait any longer for a long-term partner, or perhaps you're just ready to bring a child into your life and plan to stay a single...
Can states restrict who can adopt based on religion?
A Texas law that allows child welfare providers to halt and deny adoptions to same-sex parents based on the providers' religious beliefs is a discriminatory law that doesn't sit well with other states. One in particular, California, has now banned state-funded travel...
Talk about a prenuptial agreement before marriage
When you're planning to get married, the last thing you want to talk about is your marital property and how to manage it. You want to focus on your relationship and the future you plan together.Now is a good time to talk about your property, though. By creating a...
Bilingual divorce: Raising your children with two languages
Getting a divorce is hard enough, but imagine having a child who is speaking two languages. If you're a parent who doesn't speak the other language, you might feel alienated or stressed as you try to understand your child. You may feel threatened because you can't...
Custody conflicts don’t need to involve your child
Your children are not the deliverers of your news to your ex. They are not the go-betweens when you and your ex can't get along. As divorced parents, it's up to you to focus on what's best for your children, and that is not to use them as your messengers.It is...