A New Plan for Paid Leave

The US fails to provide new parents with paid leave. But that's set to change. Gavin Newsom, the incoming governor, is proposing the longest national parental leave duration: six months. Newsom emphasised family issues, such as early education programs, and prenatal and child care, during the closing weeks of his...

Beasts of Burden

Divorce is difficult; a demanding emotional, and legal experience, with important concerns and special considerations to keep in mind. A recent change in California law has provided an answer to the question ‘Who gets Fido?’ when owners part ways. Pets have traditionally been seen as items of property in the...

Child Support: It’s Never Too Late

They say it’s never too late to say sorry.  What comes around goes around, and sometimes 50 years pass before the score is finally settled. A woman from Carlsbad, north of San Diego, has won child support 50 years after her divorce. Talk about overdue payments! 74 year old Toni...