Title IX Revised Bye Bye Womens Rights Protecting Women’s Rights In 1972 (52 years ago), Title IX was enacted to protect women against discrimination in education. Erasing Women’s Rights Today, the Biden Administration rolled out the newly revised Title IX, which includes “gender identity” as a protected status.  The revisions prohibit disparate treatment based on sex identity.   Oppoents of the revisions say this will permit locker rooms and bathrooms to be based on gender identity Basically, the rights of those who pretend to be women will be elevated over women. Due Process T ..read more

Democrats Reject SB1414 Which Makes Buying Sex with Children a Felony What is wrong with California Senate Democrats? I am continually appalled at how little California Senate Democrats care about children.  Last year, they blocked SB 14, which would make selling children for sex a felony. Every time I try to believe they actually have good reasons for allowing mutilation of children, or forcing teachers to hide information from parents, or other nonsense, they go and do something like this. The latest law, bipartisan SB 1414, drafted by Republican Senator Shannon Grove protects children ..read more

Embryos and Divorce According to the National Embryo Donation Center, there exists a million frozen embryos in the United States. Below is a question that is increasingly occurring in modern day divorces. (Inconceivable pun intended in the early years of my law practice – I’ve been doing this for almost 25 years) . Who Gets the Frozen Embryos in Divorce? As with all things family law – it depends.  The law is not clear on this – and it differs from state to state. Where there exists frozen embryos created during marriage, the options at time of separation/divorce are the following: award ..read more

Jones v Combs The post Jones v Combs Second Amended Complaint appeared first on Law and Mediation Offices of Kelly Chang ..read more

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said Risen From the Dead Ever since I decided to follow Jesus publicly, I have witnessed miracles – hearts unfolding like flowers before Him. Last year, one of my clients (in his 60’s) and I were discussing Jesus’s resurrection while I was looking through his Preliminary Declarations of Disclosures.  Though he often heard the story told in Sunday School and in church, the truth was hidden. Then, in the middle of analyzing the character of his pre-marital stock options, he asked me: Have you ever stopped to think how INCREDIBLE this story is?  ..read more

Family Law Buzzwords Family law terms are confusing.  Abbreviations like ATRO, CCP, RFO – what do they mean? Below are some common terms seen on family law documents and heard in family law courts. ATRO = Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders Automatic temporary restraining orders are found on page 2 of the Summons. These are things that you cannot do once the divorce has been filed. ATRO The Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders are Family Code 2040, which states: 2040. (a) In addition to the contents required by Section 412.20 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the summons shall contain ..read more

Can Birth Mom Change Mind? You are a birth mother who’s agreed to place your baby for adoption. When Can I Change My Mind? You may change your mind at any time prior to signing consent papers. See Consent to adoption. After papers are signed, in private adoptions, you have 30 calendar days after signing the consent to change your mind. However, if you signed a Waiver of Right to Revoke Consent Independent  or Waiver of Right to Revoke Relinquishment in front of a judge, your consent is immediately irrevocable, and you cannot change your mind. If you signed a Waiver of the Right to Revoke ..read more

I’m Not Married, Does the Father of Baby Have Rights? The rights of the baby’s father is dependent on several factors. The answer to this very tricky question delves deep into parentage law.  Remember, any information you read on the internet is just information, NOT legal advice.  It’s best to consult an attorney! If You Are Married If you are married, you fall under Family Code 7540 Conclusive presumption as child of marriage exceptions, which states: (a) Except as provided in Section 7541, the child of spouses who cohabited at the time of conception and birth is conclusively pres ..read more

I’m pregnant, options? If you are pregnant and considering adoption, you must be feeling a myriad of emotions: Scared. Confused. Overwhelmed.  As is repeated 365 times in the Bible, DO NOT BE AFRAID. You are the only one to make the decision for your child.  Even if you have already found adoptive parents and have communicated with them, you do not owe them anything.  You can still change your mind. Frequently Asked Questions What are my options? If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, no decision will be an easy one. Before you make ANY decision, it is important to arm yourse ..read more

Average Length of Marriage Before Divorce What is the average length of marriage? In what year of marriage is divorce most common? 12 year Marriages In my experience, it’s 12 years.  Most couples file for divorce in year 12. This article says 7 or 8 years. Britney Spears’ 14 month marriage just came to an end. Every 36 Seconds This article states that every 36 seconds, someone files for divorce in the United States. Marriage Advice Except for abuse, I am against divorce.  I believe most couples should try to reconcile.  There is an enemy out there, but it is not your spouse. I h ..read more