Many people have dreamt of becoming a parent but struggle to conceive on their own. Some individuals may not have considered having children but are touched by a particular child's story. Both of these situations may motivate someone to want to adopt a son or daughter...
Year: 2019
Millennials: Having separate accounts doesn’t help if you divorce
One of the first things that couples used to do as soon as they got married was to combine their money into a single account. While they likely did this in large part to prove that "what's mine is yours," younger couples are avoiding doing this nowadays. Many of them...
Does a parent’s gender affect chances of winning custody?
There are many different million-dollar questions that family law s in Riverside often hear. Something they're often asked is how a parent's gender impacts their chances of winning custody of their child. Although they haven't always done...
If you’re considering divorce, you should talk with a lawyer
When divorce becomes a potential part of your future, you may struggle to decide what is best for you and your family. Whether you and your spouse simply don't get along anymore or there has been some kind of dramatic break in the trust between you, possibly related...
It’s important that teens are adopted
When people hear about adoption, they often think of newborns. Parents often give up their babies because they're either too young or are lacking the financial means to adequately take care for them. Older kids including teens who've been bounced around to different...
The Restorative Justice Project aims to end domestic violence
Many domestic violence victims attempt to break free from their abuser numerous times, yet are often wooed back by their ex soon after they do. The Restorative Justice Project (RJP) was recently launched in California in hopes of curbing domestic violence disputes.The...
A spike in divorce filings is on the horizon
Divorce filings tend to follow certain trends. While there are always outliers -- most people don't get divorced in December, for instance, but that doesn't mean there aren't couples who file for divorce right around Christmas -- summer tends to see a significant...
What consent is needed to effectuate a California adoption?
If you've considered adopting a child, then you've likely heard the word "consent" used quite a bit. The parent or agency responsible for a child must relinquish their rights to a minor before the adoption process can move forward.The Children's Bureau notes that...
Don’t fall for any common divorce myths
There are many myths that surround divorces in this country. Often, people don't realize that each state has its own laws regarding divorce, child custody and child support. This means that what worked for a friend in another state won't necessarily work for you....
What should you do if you’re a victim of paternity fraud?
When children are born to unmarried parents, the parentage of the mother is automatically presumed. There's no implied paternity for fathers, though. It's generally necessary for a man to take a DNA test to prove that he is indeed the father of a child. It's possible...