The entire divorce process evokes strong emotions. It is common to get overwhelmed and lose sight of what truly matters, which is a smooth transition into your new living environment without conflict. An excellent attorney can make family law issues straightforward and uncomplicated.

Handling a California family law issue on your own can be a long […]

Not all family disputes should result in lengthy and litigious experiences with parties fighting it out in court over the kids and marital property. More and more partners are going for collaborative practice to come up with agreements on virtually anything involving a marriage.

In this process, both spouses retain their own legal representatives. A four-way […]

A good number of married people in California are hesitant about introducing the subject of a postnuptial agreement to their spouses. Unlike the beliefs of many, these documents don’t necessarily predict a future divorce – they can actually save a marriage.

Misconceptions such as those believing that postnuptial agreements are for the rich and wealthy, or […]

Spousal support can be paid by any spouse regardless of their gender. Many factors are evaluated before determining whether or not alimony should be paid. But what confuses most clients is the question of just how long the support should last.

You might notice that certain ex-spouses pay or receive the alimony for a longer period […]

When you first get divorced, your child may be young, and the initial custody is decided upon using the facts at that time. But as your child grows, if you (or your ex-spouses) condition changes, there could be many reasons for you to petition the Fresno court to change the custody arrangement.

Under the laws in […]

Restraining orders, also known in Fresno as protective orders, will prevent a specific person from threatening, stalking, harassing, and otherwise abusing you in any manner whatsoever. You, as the person who is being harassed or abused, are the “protected person”. The person who the restraining order is filed against is referred to as the “restrained […]

Domestic partnerships began in the 1980s as a way for people to same-sex couples to live in a domestic relationship similar to a married couple. As same-sex marriages were illegal pretty much everywhere, this was the only way for these couples to commit to spending a life together.

While there is a legal aspect to […]

Everyone knows that divorce is never easy, and when children are involved, the difficulties multiply. If you anticipate a battle over the custody of your child or children, either during or after your divorce, the right Fresno family law attorney can help.

The stress of a divorce or the stress caused by a subsequent child […]

Child adoption is more than a legal process. It is a transformative experience that allows hopeful parents to build families and gives expectant mothers a chance to make loving choices. And the number one thing to ensure is that your adoption is completely safe and legal. The Central California family law attorneys […]