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Most men can father a child, but it requires a lifetime of effort to be a parent. That effort is not the only aspect of parenthood; in California, an unmarried man is not legally a parent until he establishes parentage. According to an article published in the...

Either spouse can ask for spousal support during a California divorce. Commonly called alimony, spousal support gives each person a chance to establish a financially independent household. Review the factors that determine spousal support awards in California. Spousal...

In California. the courts assume that the husband in a marriage is the father of any child birthed by the wife. However, biologically, this is not always the case. Many avenues exist for persons to determine or contest the paternity of a child. Establishing parentage...

Every child deserves to have two parents. In the case of a single mother, however, sometimes the identity of one parent is unknown. Establishing paternity is a way to name the legal parents of a child, and there are numerous benefits, especially to the child. Benefits...

Having children can be the most rewarding thing in life. But even if you develop a strong bond with your kids, your relationship with them can be put at risk if your children’s other parent seeks sole custody or tries to limit your parenting time. In other instances,...

No one can predict exactly how their life will unfold. People in a once-happy marriage may ultimately divorce. And, if they have children, generally the noncustodial parent will pay child support to the custodial parent for the financial care of the child. An initial...

One major concern people going through a divorce often have is how they will support themselves once they are single. This may be especially true if one spouse earns significantly less than the other or if one spouse stayed out of the workforce altogether while...

Parents in the San Diego area who have divorced or are no longer in a relationship with one another will have to make some important decisions regarding child custody. In California, physical custody refers to which parent the child lives with and when. Sometimes one...