Family Law
Learn about Marriage, adoption, divorce, and child custody and how our State Laws affect these.
Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships, such as adoption, divorce, and child custody, among others. Woodman Garcia-Sepulveda Law represents clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations in the State of California.

What’s the difference between Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce?
Every year, the state of California sees around 250,000 couples tie the knot. While some live happily ever after, in wedded bliss, this is not the case for some forty percent of those couples. Let’s learn the difference between Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce.
What You Need to Know If You Are Considering Prenuptial Agreements
If you are about to get married and have been jolted from the fairy tale by the term ‘prenup,’ then this article is for you. We put together a comprehensive, short-form guide to help you navigate the complex process of prenuptial agreements. Want to know what your rights and responsibilities are? Read on to find out. Read This Guide Before You...
Fault Divorce vs. No Fault Divorce: What’s the Difference?
It’s never easy to end a marriage. No couple enters a marriage in search of a divorce, but there is sometimes no other option forward. When the time comes to separate, it’s best to have an experienced family law attorney on your side who will fight for a fair and fair divorce. If you live in the State of California you can file for a divorce from...
Child Support Rights and Obligations in California
Child support is the amount of money ordered by a court to pay a parent or both parents every month to help pay for the living expenses of their child. State law in California presumes that every parent has a duty to support his or her child financially. Child support is for the purpose of providing food, clothing, medical care and ability to get an...
Understanding Child Support Law
Child Support is just one part of a process that can be challenging and stressful. Having some understanding of how child support works and what is required of you will eliminate some of that stress. This article will provide an outline of the basics and most often asked questions about child support law. Each state has its own child support laws based on the federal statute. No two child...
Understanding Child Custody Rights in California
As a Disclaimer: Woodman Garcia-Sepulveda Law has suspended offering guardianship services. This article is left online solely for informational purposes and should not be considered legal advice. Please consult a qualified attorney for guidance regarding your specific situation. One of the most significant and most sensitive issues that come to light in...
Conservatorship & Guardianship: What you need to know
As a Disclaimer: Woodman Garcia-Sepulveda Law has suspended offering conservatorship services. This article remains available for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Please seek a qualified attorney for assistance. A conservatorship (adult guardianship) is a legal proceeding to appoint a person to manage the...
Quick Guide to the Adoption Process in California
As a Disclaimer: Woodman Garcia-Sepulveda Law has suspended offering adoption services. The information on this page is intended as a resource only and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Please consult a licensed attorney for guidance specific to your situation. The Adoption process in California are governed by the California Family Code. Any adult...
5 Things to discuss with a Divorce Lawyer
Filing for divorce is difficult. That is why we have put together this essential Guide to divorce in California with 5 key topics to discuss with your divorce lawyer. Residency Requirements and Exceptions To be eligible to file for divorce (dissolution of marriage) in California, you must be a resident of California for six months and a resident in the county of filing for three months. There...
How is Child Support calculated?
Commonly, an order of children support results when a divorce, legal separation or paternity lawsuit is filed.

