Tag Archives: Family law lawyers Orange County CA

What Are the Different Types of Family Law Matters?

Family Law does not just consist of divorce issues. Family law can involve child support, child custody, domestic violence, and spousal support. Some family law matters may only deal exclusively with one or two issues. On the other hand, other family law matters will pertain to all of the issues that were previously mentioned. It…
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Orange County Family Law Attorney, Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers

[content_box custom_class="box-1"] [row] [span4] [contact-form-7 id="21789" title="Home Page Form"] [wprevpro_usetemplate tid="4"] [caption id="attachment_17415" align="aligncenter" width="230"] California Board of Legal Specialization[/caption] Our Firm is ready to handle any type of California family law case. [/span4] [span8] YANEZ & ASSOCIATES DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS ORANGE COUNTY  Certified Family Law Specialist [caption id="attachment_21723" align="alignleft" width="300"] Bettina Yanez,…
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How to Identify Domestic Abuse?

It is vital to know that when it comes to domestic abuse there are no stereotypes or easy ways of identifying which people may be abusive. Those who commit domestic abuse can vary in age, intelligence, height, gender, and economic status. There are different types of abuse either physical or psychological.
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What are the Different Types of Child Custody?

Here are a few ways child custody may be granted. There may be physical custody, legal custody, sole custody, and joint custody. This will vary based on the circumstances of a particular case.  It is important to know what each type of custody will grant and what options may be necessary if a party would…
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What is a Summary Dissolution?

If you would like to minimize fees and paperwork it may be a good idea to look into a summary dissolution. Just note, a summary dissolution will not change the required six-month waiting period before a divorce is finalized. A summary dissolution is a simple way to get divorced in California. Though, not all cases…
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Why would a child need a guardian?

Occasionally,  parents aren't able to give proper care to their children, no matter how much they love them. The child might need to be cared for by a guardian if one or both of the parents: -have a serious physical or mental illness, -are in the military and have to work and stay over seas,…
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Adoption in Orange County CA – Types of Adoption

This posting will attempt to shed some light on Adoption in Orange County CA. Adoption is done to establish a legal parent-child relationship when the two parties are not of blood relation. Once the adoption is finalized, the relationship between the two will be that of a unfeigned parent/child pairing. This new relationship is lasting and the…
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Should I go to Mediation?

If you would like a third-party who will remain neutral then mediation may be an option for you. In this process the mediator will listen to both sides of an issue or dispute and will remain impartial. This mediation process is voluntary and due to the voluntary nature of this process the parties can feel…
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What is ‘Guardianship’?

Guardianship is when a court orders someone other than the child’s parent to: -Have custody of the child; or -Manage the child's property (called "estate"); or -Both. The information in this section is about probate guardianships. These cases are brought by the person seeking to be appointed guardian or by someone else in the family asking…
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Who Benefits From the Mediation Process?

The mediator may not have a wager in the topic to be discussed and resolved through mediation. The voluntary nature of mediation helps to minimize the misconception of being against the other party. The mediator will assist communication from one party to another. This will help assure that the conversation remains on the relevant issues…
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