Legal Updates for Divorce & Family Law

You Can Now Get Married Online in California During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Learn more about virtual marriage ceremonies available in California during the COVID-19 outbreak.

2017 Republican Tax Bill Removes the Alimony Deduction

December 20, 2017. Beginning January 1, 2019, individuals paying alimony will no longer be able to deduct their payments for tax purposes, and supported spouses won’t have to include alimony in their gross income.

New York Expands the Definition of Parent for Unmarried Couples

September 28, 2016. New York expands the definition of parent for unmarried couples.    

Same-Sex Marriage Is Legal in the United States

June 26, 2015. Same-sex marriage is now legal across the U.S..

No Publication Required for CA Name Changes Related to Gender Transition

July 1, 2014. Californians who go to court for legal name changes intended to conform to their gender identity are not required to publish notice of the proposed change in a local newspap

How to Change Your Name in California: Instructions for the Civil Case Cover Sheet

January 1, 2014. The 14th edition of How to Change Your Name in California contains a printed form, the Civil Case Cover Sheet, but the form is not filled out. This update instructs readers on how to complete it.