Puja Sachdev | November 8, 2024 | California Law
You may meet a new partner before your divorce is finalized. If so, you might consider moving your partner into your home during a divorce. It is not illegal in California to date during a divorce, nor is it unlawful to have a new partner move in with you before your divorce is finalized. California… read more
Puja Sachdev | November 7, 2024 | California Law
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, half of people aged 12 and older have used illicit drugs at least once. Drugs can negatively impact a person’s health and well-being, so family courts in California consider any regular and ongoing substance abuse when making child custody, parenting time, and other decisions related to… read more
Puja Sachdev | July 5, 2024 | California Law
Whether surrogate mothers have parental rights depends on the type of surrogacy arrangement and where the agreement takes place. California law distinguishes between traditional surrogacy and gestational pregnancy. Surrogacy arrangements are complex, and it’s important that they are handled properly for the safety and emotional well-being of everyone involved. If you’re considering surrogacy, reach out… read more
Puja Sachdev | July 5, 2024 | California Law
In 1969, California signed its no-fault divorce law, becoming the first state to allow no-fault divorces. Here, you do not prove that the other spouse did anything wrong to get a divorce. Instead, you petition the court for divorce, informing it that your marriage has been irretrievably broken due to irreconcilable differences. While you don’t… read more
Puja Sachdev | September 20, 2022 | California Law
In recent years, an increasing number of unmarried couples have been opting to purchase property together. While this may seem like a straightforward process, there are actually a number of legal considerations that come into play when this scenario occurs. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the key issues that… read more
Puja Sachdev | September 7, 2022 | California Law
California doesn’t recognize common law marriage. However, unmarried couples in California still have rights under state law. Consult an experienced family law attorney if you have questions or need guidance. What is Common Law Marriage in California? Common-law marriage is when two people live together and hold themselves out as married even though they haven’t… read more
Puja Sachdev | April 8, 2022 | California Law
California is an at-fault state for car accident claims. If you can prove that another driver caused a car accident, you can sue the other driver for damages. An at-fault driver can be held liable for damages that exceed their liability car insurance coverage. The minimum liability coverage required for car insurance in California is… read more
Puja Sachdev | December 1, 2021 | California Law
If the unthinkable happens and your spouse dies during a divorce, the divorce proceedings will stop. You cannot divorce a deceased person under California law. Instead of being a divorcee, you are now a surviving spouse. You may have been mentally prepared for the divorce. However, you may not have been prepared for becoming a… read more
Puja Sachdev | February 1, 2021 | California Law
A Request for Orders (RFO), also sometimes called an “order to show cause,” is the document used to ask the court clerk to set a hearing before the judge. The RFO also asks the judge to make certain orders after the hearing, based on the evidence presented at the hearing. What Is an Order to… read more
