In California, independent adoption petitions are investigated by the California Department of Social Services. CDSS is also responsible for submitting a report to the court within 180 days of receiving half of the required fee. The time period for filing may be extended by the...
Divorce is very complicated at times. Not only does it involve negative emotions, such as anger, desperation, hurt and frustration, but there are also financial issues, such as payment of child support and alimony and property division. Property division becomes very important if one of the...
Los Angeles, California, has seen its share of bitter child custody battles between separating couples whose child was conceived by unmarried parents. A family court judge always considers the best interests of the child before anything else in order to make a decision on most...
California was the first state in the U.S. to allow its workers to take paid leave in order to care for newborn babies, as well as spouses and family members. Such family leave has helped many new mothers and fathers take time off from work...
Divorce proceedings can often be drawn out and acrimonious. In many cases, the estranged spouses may harbor ill will towards one another and this bitterness may spill over in the divorce proceedings. Many Los Angeles residents have fallen victims to a divorce proceeding in which...
Many social, psychological and legal experts believe that the best interest of a minor child lies in being co-parented by both biological parents. Children generally benefit from two parents who are together when it comes to making important decisions on behalf of the child. That,...
Divorce proceedings under California law often become quite complicated. Many divorce cases have legal matters relating to finances or child custody that become hotly debated. The attorneys at The Law Offices of Damian Nolan have decades of experience in all family law matters to smooth...
In many cases relating to child custody, the California family court judge may find evidence that one or both biological parents are not fit to have sole custody of the child. In such cases, supervised visitation rights may be awarded to them in order for...
Guardianship of a child may be awarded to a relative of the child if the California family court finds that the biological parents are incapacitated or have died. In such cases, the legal guardian has the right to make all medical, educational and legal decisions...
Divorce cases can be emotionally and psychologically traumatic for many estranged couples, and they can become a major financial calamity as well. Many estranged couples who were married for a long time and own most of their property jointly may find it increasingly difficult to...
