Understanding California’s “Third Parent” Law Family Code § 7612(c) Law Offices of Ethan M. Weisinger, Inc.Family Formation & Assisted Reproduction Law Division Overview California law recognizes that not all families fit the traditional two-parent model.Under Family Code § 7612(c), a court may legally recognize more than two parents when doing…
A Legal Guide for Intended Parents and Gestational Carriers Law Offices of Ethan M. Weisinger, Inc. Family Formation & Assisted Reproduction Law Division What Is a Pre-Birth Order? A pre-birth order (also called a judgment of parentage) is a court order obtained during pregnancy that establishes the intended parents as…
Parents will typically go out of their way to ensure that their children feel safe and secure. Family law disputes can often become contentious, though, and it is unfortunately not uncommon for parents arguing over child custody to engage in actions that constitute domestic violence. If you share custody of…
Under California law, parents have a duty to support their children financially. In the context of shared custody, this often means that one parent will have to pay the other parent child support. Many people lack a clear understanding of the laws surrounding child support, though, and when they find…
While people generally understand that spousal support is recoverable in divorce actions, few people understand or contemplate the specifics surrounding such awards until they are dealing with the impending end of their marriage. It is important for anyone who may get divorce to understand their rights and potential obligations with…
People living in the Bay Area who want to end their marriage will typically file a petition for dissolution in the county where they reside and then wait for the courts to resolve any disputed issues in their cases. Divorce proceedings can take a long time, especially in counties where…
Married couples throughout the Bay Area often share finances, but it is not uncommon for one spouse to substantially out-earn the other. In such instances, if the parties decide to divorce, the lesser-earning spouse may lack the economic means to provide for their basic needs. In such instances, the California…
People who intend to file for divorce often mistakenly think that they will have to engage in extensive courtroom battles to legally end their marriage. In many California divorce actions, though, parties can resolve their disputes and dissolve their marriage through the process of mediation. Mediation is not appropriate in…
While people generally understand that the courts may issue orders imposing child support obligations in cases in which parents share custody of a child, few people truly understand the purpose of child support. Further, they may have questions about what it can be spent on and how long such support…
I am a divorce lawyer, and also a product of divorce. I was fortunate enough that it was low-drama, and my childhood was not shaped by the fact that my parents were no longer together. Their amicable divorce helped inspire me to pursue this career, because I want to be…