A couple becomes married by common law when there is no official ceremony, but the two people consider themselves married and meet certain criteria. However, not all states recognize common law marriage, and California is one of them, which brings us to common law marriage myth number one. If …
DOMA and Divorce
The greatest impact of the dismissal of California’s Prop 8 and the unconstitutional ruling of DOMA will be on divorce. DOMA, short for Defense of Marriage Act, will actually alleviate divorce proceedings for gay couples by making the process more equitable. Additionally, DOMA will allow gay …
Divorce Basics
We spend a lot of time discussing the intricacies of divorce, so this post is dedicated to the basics in California. Why? Because simply knowing the basics can save you time and money, and we're all about that. …
The Rising Popularity of Postnuptial Agreements
According to the California Family Code a married couple is in a “fiduciary” relationship, which is, they are duty bound to deal fairly with each other. Under the law, however, each of them may enter into a transaction respecting property with each other or any other person of their choosing just …
Ten Signs Your Marriage Is In Trouble
Divorce Advice: Is Your Marriage in Trouble? Whether you're on your first marriage or your third, the following signs outlined in a recent HuffPost Divorce article should be red flags. Divorce may be just around the corner if you don't attempt to fix the issues in your relationship. More than 75% …
Joe and Katherine Jackson to Divorce After 60 Years of Marriage
It looks like Michael Jackson's parents Joe and Katherine are heading for divorce court after 60 years of marriage. The Jackson's have been estranged for over five years ago, and Joe currently resides in an apartment in Las Vegas, Nevada. Katherine Jackson, 80, has filed for the divorce. Rumors …
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: Damages Awarded For Divorce Rumors Lawsuit
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie won an undisclosed amount of money from a lawsuit that they filed against News of the World. The publication is said to have said that the couple were separating and had a custody arrangement in place. The publication’s article did significant damage to the couple’s …
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10 Best Lunch Spots Near Orange County Courthouse
Hoping to grab a bite before your meet with your attorney at the courthouse? Just getting out of court and need a resting spot before you return home and fight that traffic? Don't want to deal with the crowds at the justice center cafeteria? Try one of these 10 lunch spots near the Lamoreaux …
Children’s Safety and the Elkins Task Force
We previously introduced you to the Elkins Family Law Task Force, a committee established by the Judicial Counsel of California to improve the efficiency of the California Family Law Courts. The Task Force set out to review the system as it is and has followed up with a series of recommendations …
A Celebrity Divorce Dictionary – What the Celebrity Magazines Really Mean?
Ever read an article from a celebrity magazine or paper and wonder what all that legal jargon means? The following definitions explain many of the terms often used by reporters to describe celebrity divorce. Divorce Paperwork – TMZ reported that Charlie Sheen and wife, Brooke Mueller, have not …
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