Kent Tierney
LATEST ARTICLES BY: Kent Tierney
Does the Child Have a Choice When It Comes to Custody?
It does not matter that a child of divorcing parents prefers to live with a specific parent. The judge considers the child’s best interests when choosing which parent is awarded for having custody. For the child to choose what custody they prefer, they must be…
Non Custodial Parent Rights
A parent designated as the non custodial parent has limited visitation and other custodial rights. In California, the non custodial parent does not have a legal right to have their children live with them. They also are not involved in the important life choices regarding…
Is It Too Late for a Prenuptial Agreement?
It may be too late to get a prenuptial agreement if the wedding is within the next week. If you’re considering a prenuptial agreement, it’s important to understand the requirements and implications. Talk to an experienced Pleasanton family law attorney to get started. It’s vital…
Declaration of Paternity: When Is It Needed?
Are you involved in a paternity dispute? Or do you need to establish that you are the legal parent of a child? Consider contacting a Pleasanton divorce and family law attorney to help you with the legal process. What Is a Declaration of Paternity? The…
How Does Adultery Affect Divorce in California?
The answer to the question of how adultery affects divorce proceedings in California depends on the particular circumstances of each case. If the adulterous affair caused the breakdown of the marriage, then it may be a factor in awarding spousal support or dividing up property.…
Spousal Support After 10 Years of Marriage
The state of California is one of the few that can benefit you through spousal support payment if your marriage lasts 10 years and above. The low-earning spouse gets the right to be paid spousal support as long as the spouse paying can keep up…
Does California Recognize Common Law Marriages?
When it comes to progressive states, California typically ranks near the top, especially when it comes to recognizing unions between residents. Though many may believe California recognizes common law marriages, essentially, like many other states, it does not. Not recognizing common law marriages can pose…
Do I Qualify for an Annulment in California?
Marriage is a sacred union between two people. However, sometimes that union is not completely legal. As with the cases of a minor marriage (without the content of a legal guardian) or fraud. If you need an annulment in California, the Tierney Law Group can…
CA Out-of-State Child Custody: Need to Know
What Happens When One Parent Decides to Move out of State with Custody? For a family in California, child custody in divorce can feel like a shackle in terms of being able to move and start over somewhere else. That’s because the court decides the…
California’s Supervised Child Visitation System FAQ
What is Supervised Visitation? In the process of family law and its disposition in divorce, separation or similar legal proceedings, sometimes visitation by the non-custodial parent has to be applied. This is often applied in cases where an argument has been raised about the status…
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