Law Office of Stephen W. Penn

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Reasons to consider joint custody

Californian parents have big questions to ask about future child-rearing plans through the divorce process....
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Thinking of divorce? Discard these common divorce myths.

With almost half of the country’s marriages ending in divorce, there are more than a...
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Making a holiday happy when your kids are with the other parent

At the Law Office of Stephen W. Penn, we understand that the holidays can be...
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Is joint parenting better for children?

After you make the difficult decision to file for legal separation or divorce, you face...
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The benefits of establishing parentage in California

When you had your child, you were young and nervous about signing the birth certificate,...
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Understand the facts about child support

When California parents decide to get a divorce, one thing they usually need to discuss...
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Grandparents can have visitation rights too

As a parent in California, watching your child go through a divorce, no matter what...
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What can I put in my prenuptial agreement?

Planning for divorce while also planning your marriage might feel counterintuitive, but it is actually...
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Is child support modification warranted in your case?

Divorce is never easy, as many California parents can attest. Even in the best of...
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Are you prepared for your child custody case?

Your child is the most important person in your life. Your spouse may have once...