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Taking a child to another country without permission can violate a custody order and lead to serious legal consequences. California courts treat international parental abduction as a serious matter because it can disrupt the child’s stability and interfere with the...
When you marry into a different culture, you may build a life that feels like home. So, when divorce becomes necessary, you may fear losing not only your marriage but also the place, community and sense of belonging you have grown to love. For immigrants in...
Leaving an abusive partner takes real courage, especially when you need to make sure your kids have a secure financial future. While California courts use a standard calculator to figure out basic child support, domestic violence can drastically shift the numbers...
Your spouse may be entitled to a portion of your inheritance during your divorce. It depends on a variety of factors, including how you received, used and stored that inheritance. California is a community property state. In general, this means that all community...
In California, a co-parent cannot make a unilateral decision regarding the child’s primary residence, especially if it involves relocating to a different country. Here is what you need to know to protect your rights. What does the law say? Under California law, a...
Marriages between immigrants and United States citizens can develop the same issues as any other relationship. Infidelity, differences in lifestyle, disputes about personal values and domestic violence can all leave one spouse ready to end the marriage. Much of the...
Parents who divorce have to determine what to include in the parenting plan. For some people, this is fairly simple; however, it gets more complex if the parents won’t live in the same area or perhaps not even the same country. This means that the parents have to...
Domestic violence and abuse can take many different forms in California. Often, it means that a person is accused of recklessly or intentionally causing bodily injury. They could also be accused of simply threatening to cause bodily injury. If a person has a...
Most people don’t think about exactly how international travel will work if they’re bringing their children, with only one parent traveling. This is especially important if you and your child’s other parent are divorced. There are practical and legal issues that you...
Sometimes, parents who share custody worry about international kidnapping. One parent may already have strong ties abroad due to their immigration status, family members in other countries or established business connections. One parent could take the children abroad...
