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Family Law + Estate Planning Blog

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Mar 14, 2021
2 min

Can Grandparents Get Visitation?

Under California law, “a grandparent can ask the court for reasonable visitation with a grandchild.” This often comes up when a parent or both parents do not allow a grandparent to see the child after the parents are no longer together (e.g., after a divorce). Suppose both parents are preventing you from having a relationship with your grandchildren. In that case, the family court may be able to help you get court-ordered visitation time with your grandchildren. To petition t

What happens to certain businesses in a divorce?

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Feb 8, 2021
3 min

What happens to certain businesses in a divorce?

In California, each spouse or partner owns one-half of the community property. This includes businesses started during marriage.

Why you may want to look into "unbundled legal services" for your family law matter

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Nov 16, 2020
3 min

Why you may want to look into "unbundled legal services" for your family law matter

Why may you want to look into "unbundled" legal services for your family law matter

How are things divided in a California divorce?

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Nov 9, 2020
2 min

How are things divided in a California divorce?

How are things divided in a California divorce? How are things divided in a California divorce?

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Sep 6, 2020
3 min

Is a prenup right for you?

Is a prenup right for you? A prenup is a powerful document that can be a great tool for engaged couples.

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Aug 31, 2020
2 min

So, you want to annul your marriage?

In California, there are two ways to end a marriage. You can either get a divorce or an annulment.

What is the LaMusga case and why should I care?

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Jul 6, 2020
3 min

What is the LaMusga case and why should I care?

What is the LaMusga case and why should I care? A divorce case that went all the way up to the Supreme Court of California.

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Jun 29, 2020
2 min

What Happens if I Don’t Pay my Alimony?

What Happens if I Don’t Pay my Alimony? If you stop making alimony payments, you could face civil or criminal charges.

What Happens if I Don’t Pay my Child Support?

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Jun 22, 2020
2 min

What Happens if I Don’t Pay my Child Support?

What Happens if I Don’t Pay my Child Support? Not paying child support has the potential to put you in a devastating position.

Genoveva Meza Talbott

May 1, 2020
2 min

Child Support: How it's Calculated

Find out what factors a court considers when calculating child support In California, the amount you pay or receive for child support is based on a complex calculation that takes into consideration the parents’ incomes, how much time each parent spends with the child, and tax deductions that are available to either parent. This complex formula is used whenever the support of a minor child needs to be determined. In order to determine the amount of child support to be receiv

7 Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorced/Separated & Sharing Custody During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Apr 6, 2020
3 min

7 Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorced/Separated & Sharing Custody During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Apr 5, 2020
2 min

Spousal Support: What You Need to Know

Parentage: What is it and Why it’s Important

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Apr 5, 2020
2 min

Parentage: What is it and Why it’s Important

It's important for the child and the parents. If a baby is born to a married couple in the state of California, the court will automatically assume that the husband is the father of the child unless it is brought into question during the child’s first two years of life. When the parents of a child are not married, a court must make a legal decision to determine a child’s legal parents. This is a Parentage case. In the event that the potential father has been living with a

The Legal Risks of Living Together While Unmarried

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Apr 5, 2020
3 min

The Legal Risks of Living Together While Unmarried

Genoveva Meza Talbott

Apr 5, 2020
2 min

The California 10-Year Rule

How many years you've been married determines how long support will be paid.

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