The practice of law requires the constant creation of forceful advocates. The American system of jurisprudence is an adversarial one, with lawyer pitted against lawyer. Without well-educated legal advocates of all stripes, the system would be one of might makes right, rather than one of justice. It is programs such as the Law Office of… [Read More about Chloe Bilodeau is the Winner of 2015 Law Office of Steven Fritsch Scholarship]
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Child Custody for Unwed Couples
Children are born in all sorts of circumstances. Sometimes the couple is married, but in many cases they are not. The couple might be unmarried, but still be “together” during the early years of the child’s life and then break up leaving the question as to how much time the child will spend with each… [Read More about Child Custody for Unwed Couples]
Register or Dissolve California Domestic Partnerships
In California, domestic partners enjoy nearly all the rights held by married spouses under state law (federal law does not recognize domestic partnerships). Because California does not recognize common law marriage, partners wishing to obtain the protections of marriage who are unable or unwilling to marry must register with the Domestic Partners Registry. Register a… [Read More about Register or Dissolve California Domestic Partnerships]
What is a Divorce Mediation Agreement?
A divorce mediation agreement allows spouses to resolve their divorce without having to go to court. Instead of each spouse having their attorney present their positions to a judge to decide, they negotiate a settlement with the help of a trained, neutral mediator. Mediation has three key benefits: Reducing the time it takes to finalize… [Read More about What is a Divorce Mediation Agreement?]
Legal Separation and Divorce: The Differences
Legal separation and divorce both create a world where a couple lives apart. In both, either the husband or the wife initiates a court proceeding. The couple’s assets are divided, child custody is settled and one spouse may be required to pay alimony or child support to the other. But a couple that is… [Read More about Legal Separation and Divorce: The Differences]
