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Stephane Quinn is the Founding Partner of Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP in Irvine, California. A Certified Family Law Specialist and Certified Appellate Specialist, he has more than 14 years of experience guiding clients through family law, divorce, child custody, and support matters. Admitted to the California Bar in 2011 after graduating from Chapman University School of Law, Mr. Quinn has earned recognition from Super Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers. His practice is dedicated to providing trusted advocacy in complex family law disputes.

LATEST ARTICLES BY : Stephane Quinn

California Child Custody Laws 2026: What Parents Need to Know

When you're facing a custody dispute in California, understanding custody law California is essential to protecting your relationship with your child. The state's legal framework prioritizes the child's best interests, but that standard involves complex…

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California Child Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents

Most married California parents are aware that if they decide to divorce, child custody will be a major focal point of their divorce proceedings. However, there are California child custody laws for unmarried parents, and…

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How To Modify a Child Custody Agreement in Orange County, CA

The courts recognize that life changes and court orders sometimes need to be updated to reflect those changes. Following substantial and ongoing changes in circumstances, such as a move away from a child or desire…

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How Far Can a Parent Move With Joint Custody in California?

Many parents in California have joint custody agreements that dictate legal and physical custody of their children. Joint custody usually entails shared legal custody and a physical custody arrangement based on the child’s needs, the…

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How To Get a Court-Ordered Paternity Test in California?

There are multiple reasons why paternity may be court-ordered. Mothers use the orders to begin the process of receiving child support, while fathers may also seek court-ordered paternity to gain legal and physical custody of…

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California Paternity Law Explained

Establishing paternity for a child can be an important first step that gives fathers rights and responsibilities to their children. While biological dads have fundamental rights to their children, they must establish paternity if they…

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Top 10 Reasons a Judge Will Change Custody in California

Although court orders have the effect of finality, certain types of family law orders can be modified if the petitioning party demonstrates that a modification is justified and serves the interests of the child. If…

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Moving Out of State With No Child Custody Agreement in California

In California, when no child custody agreement exists, both parents have equal legal rights by default. A parent can legally move out of state with their child without the other parent’s permission, but this can…

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Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights in California

In California, the voluntary termination of parental rights is a court-approved action that permanently ends the legal relationship, responsibilities, and privileges between a parent and child. A parent cannot typically relinquish rights unless a dependency…

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Is Child Support Taxable in California?

Many parents navigating child support have questions about how payments affect their finances at tax time. One of the most common questions is, “Is child support taxable in California?” Understanding how state and federal tax…

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