Atascadero Attorney Blog

Same-sex couples struggle to establish parentage for their children, even when both parents have a biological claim. Learn what LGBTQ parents are doing about it.

People going through divorce often ask us, "What about college expenses?" While college costs don't fall under child support, you can include them in your divorce agreement.

Divorce is always complicated and can leave you feeling confused and uncertain. Our latest post covers the three most important things to remember if you’re going through a divorce.

California is changing how it handles pet custody in during divorce. The state's new law advises judges to treat pets more like people and less like property.

Adoption seems like it should be straightforward, but it rarely is. One Southern California family’s five-year adoption process shows why. Check out our latest post.

There’s a popular misconception that having your assets in your own bank account protects them during a divorce. That’s generally not true, especially in California.

Season 2 of HBO's Big Little Lies featured a grandmother trying to win custody of her daughter-in-law's children. Is this realistic? In short: no. Read more here.

For people going through divorces, small mistakes can have long-term consequences. Check out our list of 4 simple things you should never do during a divorce.

Prenuptial agreements are on the rise among young business owners. Learn why business assets are not exempt from divorce settlements and how to manage them.

Appearing in court can be daunting—child custody hearings doubly so. We put together three key points to remember as you prepare for your child custody hearing.