If you want to adopt a child, one thing you might be considering is adopting a child from a different ethnic background or culture. As a parent, you want to have a lot in common with your child, and it's possible that your child may grow up doing all the things you do...
Year: 2017
You can get through divorce with the right help
There are many financial concerns that may come up during divorce. Instead of worrying about the potential for these issues to arise, it's better to learn more about them and prepare for them ahead of time. Divorces are already stressful, and you'll face a number of...
Is adopting a teen a viable option?
Adopting a teen might seem difficult, but it's one of the kindest things an adoptive parent can choose. Teens are often seen as individuals who can't change or who have been damaged by the foster care system, but that isn't the case. Sadly, as a result of the unfair...
Reporting domestic abuse won’t lead to deportation for victims
Domestic violence and neglect have no place in any home. Sadly, some people put up with far more neglect and abuse than they should because they feel that they have no other options. Those individuals may include victims who are in the country illegally. When a person...
Guardianships: Giving children someone to rely on
If there is a reason that a child cannot live with his or her parents, then a guardian may be appointed or chosen for the child. A guardian is a person who takes care of the child in a variety of ways, from managing the child's finances to providing medical care, food...
Seeking a modification order? Here’s what you need
After a divorce, you may think there is no way to modify an existing agreement. Fortunately, you might still have the opportunity to seek a modification, especially if your spouse hid assets or if there were other things you didn't know before you agreed to the...
Woman falsely accused of having gun, fleeing with children
Child custody cases are sometimes contentious, so it's not a surprise that a mother or father might fight with one another. Even if they live together, like the couple in this case, the person who has legal custody still gets to make decisions for the welfare of the...
What fiduciary duties does a spouse have?
When you're getting a divorce, the last thing you want to find out is that your spouse has violated his or her fiduciary duties. A spouse's fiduciary duty is essentially to make good financial decisions that are not excessively unfair to the other spouse. For example,...
You can receive protection against emotional abuse
Emotional abuse can be just as devastating as physical abuse. It can be harder to identify since it does not have physical signs, but it is just as valid as any other type of abuse. Emotional abuse has the potentially to affect a person's sense of self-worth and to...
Understanding alimony laws in California
If you are thinking about divorce, you might be wondering if you will receive alimony as part of your settlement. In California, you and you husband can come to an agreement about alimony payments outside of the court or you can petition the court to make it part of...