There are two types of child custody in California; legal and physical. Legal custody allows parents to make decisions regarding their children’s health, education, and welfare. Physical custody determines where the children will reside. Legal custody can be joint or solo.
Hi! I’m Anna Maples, attorney with the Family Advocacy Center. Today, I want to talk about divorce in California. Before you can file for divorce in California, you have to live in California for at least six months and in your county for at least three months. You also would need to know your date of marriage and…
At this time, there is no distinction between same-sex and opposite sex marriages in California. Regardless of sexual orientation, any couple can obtain a marriage license to wed in California. However, this was not always the case. In recent years, there has been many trials, tribulations, backsteps, and ultimately progress in terms of social acceptance…
Understanding Spousal Support in California: A Guide for San Joaquin County Residents Navigating the complexities of divorce is challenging, especially when it involves financial considerations like spousal support. At Maples Family Law, we understand these concerns and are here to provide clarity on this crucial aspect of divorce proceedings in San Joaquin County. This expanded…
What happens with the kids after the divorce is started? Things can get complicated when you have children under age of 18 living with you when separating or filing for divorce. If you have minor children living with you, you and your spouse have to decide where the children will stay. The best way to…
What is a divorce? California is known as a “no fault” divorce state, which means that if you are asking for divorce, you do not have to prove that the other spouse did something wrong. To get a divorce in Stockton you simply have to state that you and your spouse cannot get along or…
Divorce can be the most difficult time you will ever face during your lifetime. The decisions you and your spouse make will have profound effects not only on your personal wellbeing, but also on your children. You most likely have many questions, many of which may not be answered; or even worse, you may have…
Anna began her law career by attending law school at Perm State University, in the Russian Federation. After graduating, she specialized in adoption and dependency law, advocating for youth who did not have a voice in the international adoption process. While practicing as an attorney in Russia, Anna gave this often forgotten population a voice…
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