There are two types of custody in California: physical custody and legal custody. The state judicial branch defines physical custody as "who your children live with" and legal custody as "who makes important decisions for your children." Parents can share these responsibilities, or one can take on a specific role.
Getting married this summer? Why you should consider a prenup
If you are one of the many Californians planning a summer wedding, then you likely have a lot on your plate. You may be finalizing attire details, deciding on song choices and figuring out where you might steal off to on your honeymoon.
What benefits does California workers' compensation offer?
No one goes to work expecting to end up injured. However, workplace injuries and illnesses are a real risk for Californian workers. That's why workers' compensation exists — to protect those who work for a living from ending up indigent, homeless and without medical care due to a work-related injury. Many people only have a very basic understanding about workers' compensation insurance until they discover that they need its coverage.
Protecting your parenting time is essential after divorce
Once the difficult matter of your divorce finalizes, you may be more than ready to get this all behind you and start a fresh chapter of single life. Of course, if you share custody or visitation privileges with your former spouses, then your fresh start may not be as much of a clean break as you might hope.
