California has specific code sections that allow for terminating a biological parent’s parental rights. The most common code section used is when one parent has left the child in the…
Relocation
In most situations, unless the other parent agrees, a parent wishing to relocate with the minor child must ask the court for permission to move away with the children. Significant…
Property Division
If you are getting a divorce or legal separation, it is necessary for you to learn about how California’s divorce laws handle property and debt division. Being educated from the…
About
Cooper Hughes offers experienced representation in family law matters to clients in Orange County and surrounding areas. With over 30 years combined legal experience, Tamira (Tami) Cooper and Arelis Hughes…
Property Characterization
California is a community property state. The presumption is that any property or debt acquired during the marriage is community property. There are exceptions to the general presumption of community…
Spousal Support
In a divorce or legal separation, spousal support can be ordered on a temporary and permanent basis. Temporary spousal support is support ordered during the pendency of the matter. Permanent…
Child Support
Let’s face it, children are expensive. California’s policy is to ensure that both parents have the obligation to provide some financial support for their children, either directly in the payment…
Paternity
If you are not married and have a child, in order to formally establish your parental rights and define parental obligations for both parties, you will need to file a…
Annulment
There are three ways to legally end a marriage or domestic partnership in California – divorce, legal separation, and annulment. An annulment is a legal procedure which cancels a marriage,…
Legal Separation
There are three ways to legally end a marriage or domestic partnership in California – divorce, legal separation, and annulment. A Judgment of Legal Separation addresses the same issues as…
Divorce
There are three ways to legally end a marriage or domestic partnership in California – divorce, legal separation, and annulment. California is a “no fault” state, meaning that you do…
Family Law
Family law encompasses ending a marriage or domestic partnership, establishing paternity and parental rights, obtaining protective orders in a domestic violence situation, seeking guardianship of a child, or wanting to…