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Heather Mellyn Cullen
Riverside Divorce / Separation Lawyer.
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Parental Rights (Paternity)

Written by attorney Heather Cullen, 6 months ago.

Paternity is presumed for children born within a marriage, but must be established in a court of law for children of unmarried parents. Establishing parental rights creates a legal relationship between parent and child. It confers all legal rights as if the child were born within...

Communicating With Your Children

Written by attorney Heather Cullen, 6 months ago.

During any divorce process that involves children, open and honest communication by both parents can help alleviate any fears or frustrations a child may be having. While divorce is never easy for either spouse, it is just as difficult if not more difficult for children. Placing ...

Child Custody and Visitation

Written by attorney Heather Cullen, 6 months ago.

Issues relating to child custody and visitation are among the most contentious and emotionally charged concerns in divorce and paternity cases. Child custody arrangements also have financial consequences because they affect child support determinations. Child Custody Is About t...

Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)

Written by attorney Heather Cullen, 6 months ago.

The decision to separate or divorce is difficult and painful for the parties involved. The Law Office of Heather M. Cullen encourages divorce settlement to resolve challenging issues in a divorce. Divorce settlement, as opposed to divorce litigation, can minimize the emotional an...