What is the Process of Ending a California Guardianship?
Do you meet the criteria to terminate your California guardianship? If so, you must file with the court to end the guardianship of this person. There are some steps that you must take, which we will outline for you. California Guardianship Termination Process Filling Out Forms: In California, various forms may be required of you…
Read MoreIs it Possible to Terminate a Guardianship in California?
A guardianship in California automatically comes to an end when a child turns 18, is adopted or marries into another family, dies before turning 18, or the court decides to end the guardianship. Some of these terminations will end automatically, and others will require a specific court order. For the process of ending a guardianship…
Read MoreHow do Grandparents Obtain Guardianship of a Child?
Custody and guardianship determinations are made by the court based on the particular needs of a family. Sometimes, they will look directly at the safety of the child, such as the actions of the parents and if the children have been removed from their parent’s home. Sometimes they may look at permanency factors because the…
Read MoreDo Guardianship Papers Overrule Custody Determination?
Guardianship and custody are similar in many ways, but also different in a few. Each state allows for child custody and guardianship over minors, depending on the circumstances of the case. In many cases, rights cannot be taken from a parent, but that can change depending on what happened. If you are wondering if guardianship…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Process of Becoming a Guardian in California
You may have a good understanding of how custody works between two parents when determining where a child will live. However, what is guardianship and what should you know about it? In many cases where guardianship comes into play, it is because one or both parents have died or are incapacitated, to being deemed “unfit”…
Read MoreLegal Grounds to Contest a Will: Fraud
What happens if a will was made through fraud? Under law, it would then be considered invalid. One way to contest a will is to prove that fraud took place and that a beneficiary should be held liable for their actions. If you prove fraud to the courts, some or all of the will may…
Read MoreRepealing the ACA – How it Affects Premiums and More
The Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 was created to repeal portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It would not only eliminate its penalties and subsidies in two steps, but it would also leave the ACA’s insurance market reforms in place. However, many people believe that it will ultimately affect health insurance…
Read MoreWhat Are the Many Benefits of Legal Separation for Couples?
Legal separation agreements may be right for you if you are planning on living apart from your husband beyond a reasonable trial period. These agreements are binding between you and your ex-spouse so that you can resolve important issues like asset division, alimony, and child support. One of the main problems that people run into…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Process of Guardianship in California
What is guardianship? To understand this process, you must first understand that a guardian is someone who takes care of a child’s needs like shelter, education, food, medical care, and more. Many people may get guardianship and adoption confused, but they are very different. A guardianship is a legal relationship between a child and guardian;…
Read MoreWhat Happens if Someone Violates a Restraining Order?
There are many reasons why a restraining order is necessary for someone. For instance, if somebody threatens violence against you or your children, you may request a restraining order. Other reasons could be due to psychological abuse from a partner, a partner destroying your assets when you are in the middle of a divorce, or…
Read MoreDocuments That You Must Provide to Your Divorce Attorney
Divorce can be complicated – any attorney will be honest about that from the start. Dividing properly and working through the battles of child custody may cause you stress at times, which is why it is extremely important to be prepared. This is where important documents come into play to help you through every step…
Read MoreDomestic Violence: If I go to a Shelter, Can my Abuser Take my Kids?
If you have been a victim of domestic violence, there are some things that you must understand about child custody. In many cases where this type of violence is prevalent, it also takes place in front of children in some form and will become relevant in future custody proceedings. When domestic violence is proven and…
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