Monthly Archives: January 2026
How to Obtain a Legal Name Change
There are various reasons that a person in California may want to obtain a legal name change: getting married, getting divorced, after an adoption, after becoming a US citizen, in the aftermath of domestic violence, or in seeking a name change to match your gender identity or your child’s gender identity. Name changes are… Read More »
How to Adopt an Adult
While it might initially sound odd or unexpected, there are several different reasons that an adult may want to legally adopt another adult in California. Why would one adult want to adopt another adult, and why would an adult want to be adopted? In some cases, adult adoptions occur in order to make a… Read More »
Family Code 3044 and the Presumption Associated with a Finding of Domestic Violence
When parents of minor children go through a divorce or a separation, courts must address child custody and visitation. Child custody in California has two components. First, courts address physical custody, which refers to the supervision and physical care of the child, meaning where the child lives and which parent provides the day-to-day care…. Read More »
