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Prenuptial Agreements
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Should We Sign a Prenup Before Getting Married?Getting married is a major milestone, and while most couples are focused on building a future together, some also ...
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What Can and Cannot Be Included in a California Prenup?A prenuptial agreement, commonly known as a “prenup,” can provide clarity and peace of mind for couples before they ...
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I Want a Prenup, but I Can’t Convince My Future SpouseThere is no denying that prenuptial agreements have a bad reputation. Many people see them as a way to focus on ending ...
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Divorce
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Are You Responsible for Your Spouse’s Debt After Divorce?Divorce does not always end your connection to debts created during the marriage. A California family court can assign a ...
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Who Claims the Kids on Their Taxes After Divorce?At Irwin & Irwin LLP, we often hear this question from parents working through divorce: Who claims the kids on their ...
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How Do You Know When Your Marriage Is Over?When people ask, how do you know when your marriage is over, they are usually not looking for one dramatic moment. Most ...
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Mediation
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How Long Does Divorce Mediation Take?When you are seeking to end your marriage, there are many decisions to make, including how you will approach your ...
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Does Divorce Mediation Work?When one spouse files for divorce, you likely want to get the process over with as soon as you can. However, the law ...
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How Long Does It Take for a Divorce to Be Final After Mediation?When you and your spouse attend mediation as part of the divorce process, and you reach agreements during the mediation ...
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Child Custody
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The Impact of a Parent’s Criminal Record on Custody DecisionsA parent’s criminal record can affect a California custody case, but it does not automatically decide the outcome. The ...
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When One Parent Wants to Travel Over the Holidays: Legal Considerations in CaliforniaAt Irwin & Irwin LLP, we understand how emotional and complicated the holidays can be for separated or divorced parents. ...
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How to Modify a Custody Order in CaliforniaLife changes. What worked for your family at the time of a custody order may no longer meet your child’s needs. At Irwin ...
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Domestic Violence
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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness MonthOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and at Irwin & Irwin LLP, we want to speak directly to those who feel ...
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Helping Women and Their Pets Escape Domestic Violence: The Purple Leash ProjectFor many women in abusive relationships, leaving is a difficult decision that becomes even more complicated when pets ...
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How Domestic Violence Influences Alimony Decisions in CaliforniaWhen a marriage ends, the complexities of alimony (or spousal support) come to the forefront of divorce proceedings. ...
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Minor's Counsel
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How to Get a Minor’s Counsel Appointed in CaliforniaWhen facing a family law issue in California, particularly those involving children, you may come across a situation ...
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Who can Request Counsel for a Child during a Family Law Dispute?In most child custody cases, courts appoint counsel to each minor involved. Their purpose is to represent the best ...
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The Rights and Privileges of your Minor’s CounselIn family law disputes, which involve the well-being of minor children, the court may appoint counsel to represent the ...
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Paternity
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Establishing Paternity in CaliforniaIf you’re navigating the complex terrain of establishing paternity in California, it’s important to understand the ...
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California Paternity Testing LawsPaternity is a crucial factor in many different types of legal family matters. Both parents are responsible for the ...
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7 Tips When Preparing for a DNA Paternity TestIn the State of California, paternity (identifying a child’s father) is established automatically when the parents are ...
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Spousal Support
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Do You Have to Keep Paying Spousal Support if Your Ex Gets Remarried?Alimony has existed since ancient times. It developed to protect ex-wives raising minor children following separation ...
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Does it Matter if Your Spouse Could be Earning More?Marriage requires compromise, and sometimes one spouse only engages in part-time work while raising children or ...
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Requesting Spousal Support ModificationsGenerally, after balancing the parties’ income with their lifestyle during the marriage a judge awards spousal support. ...
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Firm News
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Congratulations to Jackie Uberin on Her 2027 Rising Stars SelectionWe are proud to share that Irwin & Irwin attorney Jaquelina “Jackie” Uberin has been selected to the 2027 Rising Stars ...
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Irwin & Irwin Celebrates 15 YearsThis year marks 15 years since we opened Irwin & Irwin in 2011. Reaching this milestone gives us a chance to look back ...
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Wishing You a Peaceful Holiday SeasonAs the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank each of you who trusted Irwin & Irwin LLP with your ...
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