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Divorcing during an adoption
Adoptions are well-known for taking a long time to finalize. A lot can happen in that time while you wait to adopt a child. Whether you are going through a domestic adoption or an international one, the potential years it takes to become approved and then paired with...
Is a joint custody arrangement right for you?
When California parents divorce, they must make a lot of hard decisions. The first of these decisions is what sort of custody arrangement you wish to have. While sole custody used to be the go-to option, joint custody is the new norm. Though it is not suitable for...
Divorce, custody and your child’s education
During the divorce process, numerous challenges frequently arise for parents. Some include financial matters, such as the payment of child support, while others involve property or some other serious matter. However, legal topics related to kids are especially tough...
Health crises and family law matters
When a health crisis arises, different parts of one's life are disrupted. Emotionally, these crises make daily life very tough, especially when someone becomes depressed or has very high levels of stress due to their circumstances. However, a health crisis such as a...
3 options for divorcing couples who co-own a company
Divorce is often a threat to the continuation of a family business. One way or another, your company will change. However, you and your spouse may be able to come up with an agreement that allows both of you to move on without losing everything. Forbes notes these...
How can joint custody benefit your child?
California parents like you have a lot on your plate. Not only do you have to deal with your own personal matters such as asset division, but you have to handle your child's affairs, too. You will need to decide custody, visitation rights and schedules, and more....
Prenups are not just for the rich
At Laughlin Legal, P.C., we handle a variety of California family law issues for our clients. During the course of our work, we see many disputes that could have been diminished or avoided had the parties in question signed a prenuptial agreement. These types of...
Can children be involved in their own custody hearings?
During a custody battle in California, the court bases its decisions on the best interests of the child. To determine the best possible custody arrangement is difficult. Divorce is emotional and complicated enough, when you involve children, it can lead to more...
Making the right choice regarding alimony
If you and your spouse in California have decided that it is time for you to get a divorce, you will have to start down the road of figuring out how to separate your intertwined lives. When it comes to the financial realities of a divorce, you will likely quickly...
National Adoption Month
November 23, 2019, is designated as National Adoption Day and November is designated as National Adoption Month. On Saturday, November 23rd, courthouses around the country were open for a special one-day adoption finalization event. Who Benefits? Older youth, in...
