Biological parents have the automatic right to custody of their children when they are born. These custody and visitation rights will only be revoked if a parent shows that they are unfit or if they present a risk to their child.While grandparents do not have any...
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What are the emotional stages of a divorce?
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | May 8, 2020 | Family Law
The emotional stages of divorce usually begin long before one person actually files for divorce. Tensions and distance may have been accumulating in your marriage for many months or years, and when these are not successfully resolved, divorce can result.If you are...
How to fight fair during a divorce
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Apr 3, 2020 | Family Law
It's a myth that some couples don't fight. Anyone that lives together is inevitably going to encounter disagreements from time to time. However, the difference between those who are in toxic relationships that are on the brink of divorce and those in happy marriages...
Foster care adoption and the adoption subsidy
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Jan 3, 2020 | Family Law
Adopting a child can be one of the most joyous events in a parent's life. It can provide a sense of fulfillment knowing that a child in need is given a stable, loving home. Although there are a lot of children available for adoption in California, the process is not...
Continued grandparent contact can be good for kids
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Dec 5, 2019 | Family Law
Divorce can raise a number of challenges for California families. While marriage dissolution can set the stage for one's post-divorce financial standing, it can also reshape an individual's relationship with his or her children. This is why competent legal...
Does California family law allow for relief of a support order?
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Sep 5, 2019 | Family Law
A support order is a fundamental part of a California divorce. However, there are often factors in dispute. This can be related to spousal support, child support or both. While the disagreements frequently stem from the amount that is paid and its duration, there are...
What should I know about wage assignments for child support?
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Aug 22, 2019 | Family Law
In California, when there is an order for a noncustodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent, it is a common foundation for dispute. Many issues can arise with child support and with a wage assignment, the payments come directly out of the paycheck of...
Do grandparents in California have visitation rights?
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Apr 26, 2019 | Family Law
There is a special bond between grandparents and grandchildren in California. However, a bitter divorce could sever this bond. Grandparents who are being prevented from seeing their grandchildren following a divorce may wonder whether they can pursue visitation...
When is a Californian considered to be a child’s legal parent?
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Mar 28, 2019 | Family Law
When a child is born to a married couple in California, it is presumed that the married couple are the child's legal parents. However, when a child is born to an unmarried couple in California, for a father to have the right to seek custody or visitation with the...
The three types of adoption in California
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Mar 14, 2019 | Family Law
When an adult adopts a child, that adult becomes the child's legal and permanent parent. The adoptive parent is responsible for raising the child and providing the child with the care and love they need to thrive. Adoption also terminates the parental rights of the...
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