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Can You Get Married to Someone if You’re in a Domestic Partnership With Someone Else?
Yesterday, while scrolling through FaceBook I came upon a profile devoted to answering legal questions. Among other things I saw a post in which a person asked if they could marry one person while they were in a Registered Domestic Partnership with a different person. The responses were generally “Yeah, you can. A Domestic Partnership… Read More »
Are bank accounts your spouse shares with their family member community property in a California divorce?
Question: I am getting divorced in Los Angeles. My wife has a joint checking account with her mother. We are divorcing. Is the joint account part of our community property? Answer: Maybe. If your wife can access the money but only the mother contributes to the account it is likely not a part of the… Read More »
The difference between need-based attorney fees and sanction-based attorney fees in California family law courts.
Learn the Difference Between Need-Based vs. Sanction-Based Attorney Fees in California Divorce In a California divorce, the cost of litigation can be a significant barrier to justice. The law recognizes this and provides mechanisms to ensure that one spouse doesn’t “out-spend” the other into an unfair result. However, not all attorney fee awards are created… Read More »