ANCKR DEV, Author at Hepner & Pagan, LLP

California has made significant strides in recognizing and protecting fathers’ rights regarding family law and parental rights. Courts no longer automatically grant primary custody of children to the mother, which leaves fathers with limited visitation rights. Today, the legal landscape has evolved to promote equal rights for both parents and shared responsibilities. Legal Custody vs.

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Understanding Legal Separation In California

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See our post from May 16, 2023 for a comparison of Divorce v. Legal Separation Couples sometimes no longer wish to live as a married couple, but they also do not want to get a divorce and legally end the marriage. Like most states throughout the country, California law recognizes legal separation for these situations.

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Can A Parent Reduce Their Child Support Obligation Due To COVID-Related Financial Losses?

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a substantial financial disruption for many California families. Many parents have found their income reduced. But a reduction in income does not automatically mean a reduction in spousal or child support obligations. Under California law, a judge must find there has been a “material change in circumstances” to justify modification

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Four Restraining Orders In All Divorce Cases In Santa Clara County

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After a divorce complaint is filed with the family courts in Santa Clara County, there are certain restraining orders that will become effective immediately. These are not the typical restraining orders many people think of, which prohibit one person from contacting another. Instead, restraining orders you will receive with your Summons place restrictions or limitations

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Why Is Divorce Mediation So Popular? Here Are Four Reasons

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Divorce is never something anyone ever wants to go through. The process can be long, emotional, and draining. The type of divorce you get, though, significantly impacts the overall effect it will have on you. Litigated divorces, or those that go to trial, are some of the most combative and difficult cases. Couples who choose

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How Do Courts Decide The Duration Of Spousal Support?

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There are many misconceptions about spousal support in Santa Clara County. One of these is that support is always awarded, when it is actually only awarded in 10 to 15 percent of divorce cases. Another common misconception is that even when spousal support is awarded, it lasts indefinitely. This is rarely true. In fact, California

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When Can You Stop Paying Child Support In California?

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Under California law, all parents are legally obligated to financially support their children. When two parents get a divorce or are not married, a court may order one parent to pay child support. Some parents find child support to be burdensome and wonder how long they will have to make these payments. In most cases,

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Is Mediation Right For Your Divorce Case?

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If your marriage has broken down and you do not think things will get better, often the most sensible thing to do is to get a divorce and focus on writing a new chapter for your life . Even if you and your spouse are still amicable with each other, a divorce can take an

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