Orange County California Family Law & Divorce Articles
Am I financially responsible for a child's behavior? Yes, you are financially responsible for any child under your care in most cases. Just as a parent would be, a guardian will be held accountable for any damages or harm due to the child's actions, including any medical bills the victim may have. Can I move…
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What if the child wants a driver's license? You have the right to give the child permission to obtain a driver's license or not. If you choose to let the child obtain a diver's license, you are obligated to also get automobile insurance for the child as well as with any legal driver. If an accident occurs…
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This posting will attempt to shed some light on Adoption in Orange County CA. Adoption is done to establish a legal parent-child relationship when the two parties are not of blood relation. Once the adoption is finalized, the relationship between the two will be that of a unfeigned parent/child pairing. This new relationship is lasting and the…
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Community property usually means everything that the spouses or domestic partners own together. This means everything that you bought or got while you were together in marriage or a domestic partnership — including debt — that is not a gift or inheritance. Community property also includes all the earnings that either spouse or partner (or both of you)…
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The property and debts part of a divorce or legal separation is often so complicated and the cost of making a mistake is so high that you should talk to a lawyer before you file your papers, especially if you have anything of value (or if you have significant debt). NOTE! If you signed a prenuptial…
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Here are some factors that determine whether alimony is awarded and how alimony is determined: 1) The ability of each party to pay 2) The needs of the parties 3) The age and health may be taken into account 4) If the parties acquire a job will this change the ability of the parents to…
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There are many reasons a child may not be wanting to participate in school, be it because of behavior problems, emotional problems, language problems, medical problems, or learning disabilities. Here are some signs that your child needs special education: -He/She has trouble reading, writing, or doing math; -He/She has trouble concentrating, sitting still or following…
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A parent that is incarcerated must pay child support however it will be nearly impossible to collect, unless the person in jail has assets or another income. The person in question must change the child support while s/he is incarcerated otherwise all past due child support will compound resulting in a large sum the person…
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If you would like a third-party who will remain neutral then mediation may be an option for you. In this process the mediator will listen to both sides of an issue or dispute and will remain impartial. This mediation process is voluntary and due to the voluntary nature of this process the parties can feel…
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In a divorce the parties real and personal property must be divided. If you are filing for a divorce in California they use the community property law to divide assets. The community property law states that all property that the two parties attain jointly will need to be divided evenly. The exception would be if…
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