Understanding Guardianship and when is it necessary

A guardianship is a legal relationship established when an individual or entity appointed or designated to care for minor children or disabled adults in a will or by the court. A personal relative or a family member responsible for a minor’s protection may petition the court to nominate the guardian to become a guardian of a child either the party...

Child Support Rights and Obligations in California

Child support is the amount of money ordered by a court to pay a parent or both parents every month to help pay for the living expenses of their child. State law in California presumes that every parent has a duty to support his or her child financially. Child support is for the purpose of providing food, clothing, medical care and ability to get an...

Understanding Child Custody Rights in California

One of the most significant and most sensitive issues that come to light in every divorce case all over the world is that of child custody. It is important to decide as to who gets to care for the child or children and who the child gets to live with, considering other questions relating to the nature of visiting rights. Some of the critical factors involved in child custody in California...