How to Obtain a Move Away Order California Non-custodial parent issues involving a move away order in California usually arise when a parent wants to move out-of-state due to a new job opportunity, or if he/she is getting remarried. When one parent wants or needs to relocate and to move away with their child, they usually need to get the consent [...] By Sandra McCarthy|April 4th, 2021|Family Law|71 Comments Read More
Types of Guardianship for Minors in California When establishing guardianship for minors in California, it is important to understand the different options available and how each affects the legal rights of all parties. Read on to learn more about informal and legal guardianship, how to obtain each, and how A People's Choice can help. By Sandra McCarthy|March 30th, 2021|Family Law|241 Comments Read More
Temporary Guardianship in California: Options for Minor Children Are you considering your options for temporary guardianship of a minor child in California? Here are just a few of the options available to you. Once you've decided which route to take, be sure to contact A People's Choice for assistance completing and filing your legal documents! By Sandra McCarthy|March 16th, 2021|Family Law|42 Comments Read More
Quick and Easy Way on How to Get a Divorce in California The decision to divorce can be a painful one, so many people want to finish the process as quickly as possible. However, there is a specific timeline couples must follow before official termination of their marriage. Hiring a legal document preparation assistant can help you get a judgment within 45 days and avoid further waiting time for incomplete or incorrect forms. By Sandra McCarthy|February 8th, 2021|Divorce, Family Law|3 Comments Read More
Understanding California Child Custody Laws Getting involved in child custody litigation is no fun, but it is some consolation that many people represent themselves in child custody cases, so it is not necessary to spend money you do not have on a lawyer. It is, however, a wise and affordable investment to have a California non-attorney legal document assistant prepare the court documents for your child custody case and navigating California child custody laws. By Sandra McCarthy|February 7th, 2021|Family Law|Comments Off on Understanding California Child Custody Laws Read More
Get a Cheap Divorce in California Cheap California divorce options DO exist - they can just be a bit difficult to navigate! In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the top three most popular cheap divorce options in California and explain how you can avoid paying statutory attorney's fees for your divorce. By Sandra McCarthy|February 5th, 2021|Divorce, Family Law|10 Comments Read More
California Custody Laws: What You Need to Know If you are in the process of getting a divorce in California and share children with your spouse, it's imperative that you become familiar with California custody laws. Read on to learn more about the different types of custody, how they compare, and what they mean for you. By Sandra McCarthy|February 4th, 2021|Family Law|Comments Off on California Custody Laws: What You Need to Know Read More
Helpful Tips and Information about California Divorce Forms Anyone starting a marital dissolution in the state of California should expect to complete anywhere from 10-20 documents during the divorce process. Luckily, at A People's Choice, we provide our clients with a full set of forms and walk them through each one. Looking for help with California divorce forms? Contact A People's Choice today! By Sandra McCarthy|December 20th, 2020|Divorce, Family Law|Comments Off on Helpful Tips and Information about California Divorce Forms Read More
Best Ways to File for Divorce Without a Lawyer in California Filing for divorce can be expensive and time-consuming. Plus, it becomes complicated when the two parties don't agree on the issues at hand. If you're looking for a cheap, simple divorce, you may want to forego hiring an attorney. Read on for an explanation of the divorce process in California, and to determine whether you would be eligible to represent yourself in court. By Sandra McCarthy|December 18th, 2020|Divorce, Family Law|Comments Off on Best Ways to File for Divorce Without a Lawyer in California Read More
Annulment vs. Divorce: What You Need to Know When a court issues you an order of dissolution (divorce) or annulment of marriage, you become legally single. Therefore, you gain the right to enter a new legally valid marriage. The difference is that, in a divorce, you are considered to have been legally married before the divorce judgment. An annulment means that the court declares that your marriage was never legally valid. By Sandra McCarthy|November 22nd, 2020|Divorce, Family Law|Comments Off on Annulment vs. Divorce: What You Need to Know Read More