• 06 Dec 2019
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What Is a Marvin Claim or Palimony?

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Divorce December 6, 2019 0 Comment
What Is a Marvin Claim or Palimony?

California law protects parties who have made agreements that create mutual and financial dependency in a relationship. Although California does not recognize common law marriage, unmarried parties who live together and have a relationship for a long time may have rights to financial support and property. Unmarried couples can enforce promises of support or property …

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  • 06 Nov 2019
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Can Parents Agree to Waive Child Support?

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Child Custody November 6, 2019 0 Comment
Can Parents Agree to Waive Child Support?

When you decide to get a divorce, you need to make a number of other decisions that go along with the process. One of the most important issues you need to discuss is child support and custody. Every parent is obligated to care for their child – and that includes physically, mentally and financially. The …

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  • 18 Sep 2019
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Bifurcated Divorce Under California Law

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Divorce September 18, 2019 0 Comment
Bifurcated Divorce Under California Law

In many states, including California, bifurcation of a divorce allows spouses to legally divorce each other before the details are finalized. In states that allow bifurcation, the court will separately handle the actual dissolution of the marriage separately from the other issues. This allows the parties to remarry or engage in other matters as a …

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  • 23 Aug 2019
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What To Expect at an Ex Parte Child Custody Hearing

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Child Custody August 23, 2019 0 Comment
What To Expect at an Ex Parte Child Custody Hearing

Each county in California handles an ex parte child custody hearing differently – even from courtroom to courtroom in the same county. The court generally takes approaches an ex parte emergency child custody matter in one of two ways: 1) reviewing the pleadings and issuing a ruling on them without hearing oral arguments; or 2) …

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  • 05 Jul 2019
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What Happens If Your Spouse Dies Before Your Divorce is Final?

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Divorce July 5, 2019 0 Comment
What Happens If Your Spouse Dies Before Your Divorce is Final?

A divorce can be stressful in and of itself. But it can get even more stressful and emotionally driven if your spouse dies before your divorces is finalized. You may have many questions, such as will the divorce continue; what happens to your marital assets; what happens to your communal debts; and do you have …

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  • 03 Jul 2019
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What Is a Collaborative Divorce in California?

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Divorce July 3, 2019 0 Comment
What Is a Collaborative Divorce in California?

One of the most important things that need to take place in order for a divorce to proceed smoothly and peacefully is conflict resolution. With emotions running at their highest level, the chances of getting into arguments over every little issue are pretty good. If you decide that your marriage has come to an end, …

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  • 05 Apr 2019
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Modification of Court Orders After Divorce

Posted by Gurjit Srai In Uncategorized April 5, 2019 0 Comment
Modification of Court Orders After Divorce

For the most part, court orders issued by a family court during the divorce process are not written in stone. This means that if after your divorce is finalized you realize that you are in need of a modification to one or more of your existing court order, you may be able to receive temporary …

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