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Brett Thorsteinson focuses on helping people through divorce as quickly and efficiently as possible. Every divorce is unique, and it’s important to consider the best... Read More

Both parents are legally responsible for child support of their children whether or not they are married. Income is an important factor in figuring out how... Read More

There are two types of custody, “legal” and “physical”. Parents typically share both types unless one parent is deemed unfit or the parents cannot make... Read More

Fathers Rights in California Many would argue that there is a gender bias in family court. What is interesting is that some vehemently argue that... Read More

Spousal support (also known as alimony) is payment made by one ex-spouse to another to help support them during and after divorce proceedings. It is... Read More

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”);... Read More

In parentage cases, also called “paternity cases,” the court makes orders that say who the child’s legal parents are. If parents are married when a... Read More

An annulment or nullity of marriage or domestic partnership is when the court declares your marriage or domestic partnership NOT legally valid. That is what... Read More

Domestic Violence There are a variety of no contact orders that are available to people to file depending on their immediate need. A domestic violence... Read More