Representing Same-Sex Couples and Other Nontraditional Families in California
Legal rights afforded to same-sex couples in California are in a state of flux. At the Law Offices of Yacoba Ann Feldman, we keep up to date with relevant changes so that we can continue to help our clients maximize their rights and protections for themselves and their loved ones in the most legally effective manner. Woodland Hills domestic partnership attorney Jaci Feldman provides experienced and informative legal counsel to same-sex couples, unmarried heterosexual couples, grandparents, and other nontraditional families in Southern California.
Contact the Law Offices of Yacoba Ann Feldman to arrange an initial consultation to discuss your legal needs and how we can help you get closer to your personal goals.
Domestic Partners Registry in California
Same-sex couples may acquire some of the rights that would be granted to spouses in a heterosexual marriage through registration of their domestic partnership with the State of California and becoming Registered Domestic Parnters. In California, unmarried heterosexual couples who are over the age of 62 may also register their domestic partnership and become Registered Domesic Partners. Our law firm counsels non-registered and registered domestic partners on critical legal issues that can significantly affect their rights as individuals, as couples and as parents.
There remains significant differences in the laws that effect domestic partners when comparing California state law to federal laws and even amongst the growing number of States that allow for domestic partnerships for same-sex couples or seniors. Those states that allow same-sex couples to marry may or may not provide for domestic partnerships as an alternative for those couples. At the Law Offices of Yacoba Ann Feldman, we are familiar with the many unique issues that confront same-sex couples and others eligible to register as domestic partners. We provide effective estate planning services that coordinate the differences in California and federal law to ensure our clients can effect their estate planning goals while protecting their interests to provide for their loved ones. Our services include:
- Wills and trusts
- Advanced health care directives
- Utilizing life insurance as part of your estate plan
- Second-parent adoptions, joint ownership agreements, "pre-registration" and "post-registration" agreements
Creating and Maintaining a Unified Family
Whether we are representing a grandparent who is raising a grandchild, a committed yet unmarried elderly couple, same-sex couple, or a single parent by choice or circumstances, or any other nontraditional family, we support our clients' goals of creating a unified family. Gay, straight, married or single, divorced or any other nontraditional family. Attorney Jaci Feldman can assist you in maximizing your rights and the rights of your loved ones.
Contact us to schedule an initial consultation with an experienced, approachable, and dedicated attorney.
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Providing California estate planning services for over 25 years
