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Parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is a psychological condition often seen in children that have been traumatized by high conflict divorce. One of the main signs seen in children that are experiencing PAS is an unfounded hatred toward a parent for no logical reason. This article is an overview on how to identify and deal with [...]

Negotiating a divorce settlement is overly complicated at times. Couples tend to let emotions cloud their judgment and often end up unhappy with the results. Below are divorce settlement strategies you should consider using during negotiations with your spouse. Read on to learn more. Divorce Settlement Strategies For Spousal Support Negotiating spousal support is not always [...]

Why would a father want to establish paternity in California? Plus, what are the benefits to mothers when paternity is established? Read on to learn about California paternity laws including benefits, costs, and state-specific regulations. Then, contact A People's Choice for help creating and filing a petition!

Establishing paternity is a major psychological and economical factor that affects a child’s life.  For a child born to a married couple, that child is considered legitimate under California law. However, if a mother is unmarried, the person named as the child's father on a birth certificate does not, in fact, legally establish paternity. Furthermore,  [...]

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 [...]

Often we are contacted by divorcing couples with regards in how to file a final judgment in divorce. First, to finish your divorce, you must have completed the required financial disclosures. Once that has been done, the forms required to complete and file the judgment forms with the court clerk will depend on the status of [...]

The termination of parental rights involves a court order in which a parent permanently ends a legal parent-child relationship. Parental rights can be terminated voluntary or involuntary, but can a parent voluntarily give up parent rights? Below is a basic overview on how a parent can give up parental rights in California.  The [...]

Paternity disputes are common in California. Men often dispute paternity when they have reason to believe they may not be the child's biological father. If you are questioning whether to challenge the paternity of your child, contact us for more information. Read on to learn more about how to dispute paternity in California. How is Paternity [...]

Parents may voluntarily relinquish parental rights in California. Voluntary relinquishment of parental rights, however, can only be made under specific legal circumstances. Obviously parents choose to relinquish their parental rights for a variety of reasons including divorce, adoption, legal guardianship, or foster care. The voluntary relinquishment of parental rights must be granted in a court [...]