Can Grandparents Get Visitation Rights in California?
A new California ruling shows what grandparents must prove to get visitation and who pays the lawyers when a parent objects.
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Won a Restraining Order? The Deadline to Ask for Fees
A new California ruling says a request for attorney fees after a domestic violence restraining order must be filed on time. What the deadline is.
Can Filing for Contempt in a Divorce Cost You Fees?
A new California ruling says losing a contempt case in a divorce can lead to Family Code 271 sanctions. What Arora v. Arora means for you.
Can Social Media Posts Support a Domestic Violence Restraining Order in California? A Court of Appeal Says Judges Must Consider Them
A California appeals court says social media posts and calls to family can count as indirect contact in a domestic violence restraining order case.
Paid by IHSS to Care for Your Own Child? A New California Ruling Says It Counts as Income for Child Support
A 2026 California ruling says IHSS pay a parent earns caring for a disabled child can count as income when a court sets child support.
California Could Ban Child Marriage: What AB 1267 Would Change
California may soon make a major change to its marriage laws by prohibiting anyone under the age of
Can a Judge Dismiss Your Restraining Order Request Because the Hearing Ran Out of Time? A New California Case Says No
A July 2026 California appeals ruling says a judge cannot dismiss a domestic violence restraining order request just because the hearing ran out of time.
California’s New AI Chatbot Laws: What Parents Need to Know About Protections for Children
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday life. Children and teenagers are using AI to answer homework
When Child Support Is Filed in California but Custody Is Decided Abroad
A recent situation involving Luka Dončić highlights a legal issue that confuses many families: child support and custody
Ninth Circuit Confirms Federal Gun Ban for Domestic Violence Convictions Still Stands
A recent Ninth Circuit decision makes one thing clear: even after major Supreme Court rulings expanding gun rights,
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