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Family law types
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Divorce
Ending a marriage in California? Get guidance.
Get help →Child Custody
Custody disputes center on the child's best interests.
Get help →Child Support
Establish, enforce, or modify child support.
Get help →Spousal Support
Support for a lower-earning spouse after separation.
Get help →Alimony
What California calls spousal support.
Get help →High Asset Divorce
Complex property, businesses, and investments.
Get help →Contested Divorce
When spouses can't agree on the terms.
Get help →Uncontested Divorce
Both spouses agree — faster and less costly.
Get help →Fathers' Rights
Equal rights to custody and parenting time.
Get help →Mothers' Rights
Protect custody, support, and your children.
Get help →Emergency Custody
When a child is in danger, courts can act fast.
Get help →DV Restraining Order
Protection for you and your children.
Get help →Prenuptial Agreement
Clarity on assets and finances before marriage.
Get help →Postnuptial Agreement
Set financial terms after the wedding.
Get help →Legal Separation
Live apart without ending the marriage.
Get help →Move-Away Custody
When a parent wants to relocate with a child.
Get help →Guardianship
Care for a child when a parent can't.
Get help →Adoption
A joyful but legally detailed process.
Get help →Family law FAQ
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