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Do Surrogates Have Parental Rights in California?

By Cardwell Steigerwald Young LLP |

Whether surrogate mothers have parental rights in California will depend on the type of surrogacy that was performed, the validity of the surrogacy agreement, and where the agreement takes place. In California, the law distinguishes between two types of surrogacy: “traditional” and “gestational.” Traditional surrogacy: the person carrying the pregnancy is also the biological… Read More »

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Understanding Child Custody Rights for Married and Unmarried Parents in California

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California law distinguishes between married and unmarried couples and unmarried couples when it comes to child custody decisions. This article provides a brief overview of this intricate legal issue. Who has Custody of a Child Born Outside of Marriage? When a child is born to an unmarried mother, the mother automatically gains custody. In… Read More »

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Summer Plans and Custody Agreements

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As parents and kids look forward to the summer months, newly-divorced parents may be looking for some answers: how do we navigate the changing schedules of summer? How do we navigate international travel without the other parent? An optimal time to be pondering these questions is actually prior to the divorce and custody agreements… Read More »

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Some Common – and Surprising – Ways Parents Lose Child Custody

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There are a countless number of situations or reasons “why” a parent might lose custody of their child. No single article could detail each scenario, but there are some broader ideas and rules in play that you can learn more about and understand. In most cases the courts and the parents involved want both… Read More »

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Is There Ever a Time a Parent Can Stop a Child from Seeing their Other Parent?

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If your child’s other parent is a danger to the child’s health or safety, there are lawful steps that can be taken to prevent visitation with that parent. However, it is important for parents to remember that unless you are in an extreme circumstance where you must take unilateral action, the proper authorities should… Read More »

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What Makes a California Prenup Invalid?

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It is important to ensure that your prenup is valid. It does not matter how much you like the terms of your prenuptial agreement, if when you go to enforce the agreement, the court deems the prenup unenforceable. Indeed, at that point you may be in a worse situation than you would be had… Read More »

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Cohabitation and Spousal Support in California

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In divorces, it is not uncommon for one spouse to be ordered to pay some amount of spousal support to the former spouse. The purpose of such support being, in part, to off-set certain costs associated with higher costs of living under their new circumstances. However – what if the spouse receiving spousal support… Read More »

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5 Surprising Facts About California Prenuptial Agreements You Should Know

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Prenuptial agreements, commonly known as “prenups,” are legal contracts signed between two individuals before marriage that enables them to select and control many of the legal rights they acquire upon marrying, and what happens to their rights if their marriage ends by divorce. More and more couples are opting for prenups, as they are… Read More »

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The California Divorce Process: Step by Step

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Few couples would ever marry if they foresaw a divorce in their future. However, life is what happens when we are out making other plans. Whether you are considering a divorce and pursuit of a new life, or you have been blindsided by your spouse requesting a divorce, staring down the process can be… Read More »

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Mediation in California Divorce

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Ariana Grande is once again whipping up controversy. In July of 2023, the singer made headlines when she announced she was divorcing her husband and debuted a relationship with her married co-star, Ethan Slater. Then, Mr. Slater subsequently divorced his wife. All of this happened within a matter of days. Adding to the chaos… Read More »

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