Posts Tagged ‘petition’
Do Stepparents and Legal Parents Have the Same Amount of Rights?
In the past, two parents, both biological, would have rights over a child. Nobody else would be able to interfere with this. However, over the years many things have changed, and now you see a variety of cases where other parties are gaining rights over a child. One of these parties is stepparents, who play…
Read MoreAre There Requirements for Ending a Marriage in California?
In every state, there are qualifications that come into play when you are looking to end your marriage. In California, this is true as well. Whether you are going through a marriage or domestic partnership divorce and live in California, there are some things to remember involving residency requirements and filing documents. We can help.…
Read MorePros and Cons of Going Through a True Default Divorce
What happens if the petitioner in a divorce serves the petition and summons, but the respondent does not file a response? To complicate matters more, what if there is no written agreement in the divorce? In these cases, after 30 days passes, you end up with what is known as a “true default” case. To…
Read MoreGetting a Divorce When You Live in Two Different States
Divorce is already a complicated process, but it becomes more complicated when one spouse lives in another state. However, you should know that just because one spouse lives in a different state, doesn’t mean that a divorce cannot be completed. Residency Requirements When you are filing for divorce, you may wonder if you have to…
Read MoreWho is Permitted to Object to a Guardianship by Law?
When you are considering becoming a guardian to a child, there are some things that you should always consider. One question you may have already asked yourself is this: Are there any reasons why I should not consider becoming a guardian? Often times, people will choose not to go through with the process because it…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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