Everything You Need to Know About Common Law Marriage in California

Everything You Need to Know About Common Law Marriage in California

When most people picture a marriage, they picture a wedding ceremony with rings and vows. Less common, perhaps, is a courthouse wedding or elopement. However, most people assume getting married involves a marriage license and an officiant, and usually, and in most places, it does. However, there is a phenomenon called common law marriage, where,…

What You Need to Know About Stepparent Adoption in California

What You Need to Know About Stepparent Adoption in California

What You Need to Know About Stepparent Adoption in California Stepparents often play an integral role in their stepchild’s life. As relationships progress and as families grow and change, you and your spouse (or unmarried domestic partner) may decide you want to formally “blend” your family by adopting your stepchild. This has many benefits to…

What You Need to Know About Stepparent Adoption in California

What You Need to Know About Stepparent Adoption in California

Stepparents often play an integral role in their stepchild’s life. As relationships progress and as families grow and change, you and your spouse (or unmarried domestic partner) may decide you want to formally “blend” your family by adopting your stepchild. This has many benefits to both the stepparent and the stepchild. For the stepparent, adopting…

Commingled Funds In A California Divorce
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Commingled Funds In A California Divorce

When one or both spouses already own property or assets before the marriage, it is important for both spouses to understand California’s community and separate property laws. That way you can help your attorney distinguish between your separate assets and commingled funds that have become part of the community property during the marriage. Separate vs…