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Grandparents’ Rights in California Custody Laws

Grandparents’ Rights in California Custody Laws

by Susanna Pullen | Jul 8, 2026 | Child Custody, General Family Law

In California, grandparents do not automatically have a legal right to visitation or custody of their grandchildren. However, they can petition the court for visitation or custodial rights if certain conditions are met. These conditions include situations where the...

Are Family Law Cases Confidential in Santa Barbara, California?

by Susanna Pullen | Mar 25, 2025 | General Family Law

It is not uncommon for family members, legal professionals, and the general public to need access to records relating to family law cases. If you are researching family law records, you may find that some records are available while others are not. This can...

What Does a Family Lawyer Do In California?

by Susanna Pullen | Jun 29, 2024 | General Family Law

Family law in California can be an intricate and complex world to navigate on one’s own. Understanding the fundamentals of California family law is essential if you find yourself facing a family law case, and it is important to know, “What does a family lawyer do in...

Does Child Support Reduce When a Child Turns 18 in California?

by Susanna Pullen | Nov 28, 2023 | Child Support, General Family Law

In California, child support typically ends when a child turns 18. However, an exception can extend support until age 19 if the child is still living at home and attending high school. Child support may also end early through emancipation, marriage, or military...

What Is a Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure in a Santa Barbara Divorce?

by Susanna Pullen | Oct 7, 2023 | Divorce/Marital Dissolution, General Family Law

Married couples share a great deal of their lives together. While this is taken for granted during a marriage, it’s also what causes the divorce process to be so complex. From joint bank accounts to your family home, all aspects of your life that were shared must be...

What Is a Case Management Conference in Santa Barbara County Family Court?

by Susanna Pullen | Sep 26, 2023 | Divorce/Marital Dissolution, General Family Law

To better streamline the civil and family law cases that come through the courts, the California legal system has a process of case management that seeks to facilitate case progress, resolve issues, and set deadlines. If you are involved in a family law case in Santa...
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