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Child Custody and Support During Military Parent’s Temporary Absence

October 12, 2023
Child custody proceedings, whether incident to a divorce or if the parents were never married, can be complica...
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Which Type of Parenting Plan Works Best for my Family?

July 31, 2023
Divorce is hard. Going through a divorce with children is even harder, which is why it is important to have a ...
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Military Divorce: Child Support

May 23, 2023
How does the San Diego Court Make Child Support Orders? California has a statewide uniform guideline for child...
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How Does the Military Service of a Parent Affect Child Custody in San Diego?

April 20, 2023
In California, the courts make child custody decisions based on the best interest of the child. In evaluating ...
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How Is Custody In San Diego County Unique?

March 30, 2023
Whether you are in the middle of a child custody proceeding or thinking of filing a motion for custody in San ...
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Know Your Rights: Guardianship in California FAQs Answered

August 25, 2022
Guardianship in California is the process by which the court appoints someone other than a child’s parent to t...
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Ask a Lawyer: How Far Can a Parent Move with Joint Custody?

March 09, 2022
If you share a child or children with a former spouse or have current custody orders, moving is not as easy as...
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Thinking About Divorcing an Alcoholic? Here's What You Need to Know

December 15, 2021
Cage & Miles emphasizes that your safety is the highest priority. If you or your family is experiencing do...
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Marital Settlement Agreement: What You Need to Know

December 06, 2021
A marital settlement agreement is a written agreement between the two parties in a divorce that divides proper...
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What Is Parental Alienation? Here’s What You Need to Know

November 18, 2021
Parental alienation is an act of psychological manipulation in which one parent—often the custodial parent—sab...
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How are Stocks Split in a Divorce? And Other FAQs About Equity Compensation

May 19, 2021
It is an exciting moment for any skilled future employee of a startup or tech company: the signing of an emplo...
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Kim & Kanye Divorce: Impact of Mental Health Conditions on Child Custody in California

April 09, 2021
While some believed Kanye West's 2020 presidential bid was legitimate or part of a larger publicity stunt in a...
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How Does Marital Abandonment Affect Divorce Issues?

December 22, 2020
Your marriage has been breaking down for months and your spouse packs a bag and leaves. Later, he or she conta...
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Custodial Rights of Unwed Mothers in California

June 08, 2020
If you’re an unwed mother and you gave birth to a child, you’re probably wanting to know what your legal right...
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Can Mothers Seek Child Support Without Establishing Paternity?

January 20, 2020
Are you an unmarried mother who wants to know if you can get the court to issue a child support order without ...
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Can Grandparents Seek Custody in California?

January 06, 2020
Are you a grandparent who wants to know if you can go to court to ask for custody of your grandchild? Or, do y...
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Does Child Support Come Out of Workers’ Compensation?

December 08, 2019
Workers’ compensation benefits are paid to workers who were injured in a work-related accident or who are suff...
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Does Adultery Impact Child Custody in California?

November 20, 2019
Adultery impacts countless relationships and, in many cases, can be a sign that divorce is looming. As spouses...
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Child Custody Conflict? How the Courts Look at It

October 21, 2019
Child custody is a very important issue. It doesn’t matter if you’re legally separating, filing for divorce, o...
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Understanding Why the Courts Prioritize the Primary Caregiver

October 14, 2019
When a California family court judge makes child custody and visitation orders, they take many factors into ac...
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Cheating Spouses Leaving Digital Trails

August 23, 2019
Spouses can get divorced for an infinite number of reasons. A common reason often cited by divorcing couples i...
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Domestic Violence, Divorce & Child Custody in San Diego

May 21, 2019
Domestic violence, such as spousal abuse and child abuse, impacts all types of marriages and families. Contrar...
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When Can My Child Decide Which Parent to Live With?

March 15, 2019
At what age can a child decide which parent to live with in California? If you are in the process of divorce o...
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Passports for Minor Children

June 01, 2018
In order to travel outside of the United States, a passport is required for all United States citizens. The pr...
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When and How to Seek a Child's Input in a Custody Dispute

May 24, 2018
A child custody battle can be a difficult time for the entire family. The last thing a parent wants to do is d...
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Substance Abuse Evaluations in Family Law

November 09, 2017
Drug or alcohol abuse is a very common contributing factor for couples seeking divorce, and when it's time for...
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Can My Spouse Refuse to Move Out During the Divorce?

October 05, 2017
Your marriage is over, but now there is the question of who will be moving out of the marital home, or if you ...
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Dependent Adult Custody Orders

September 13, 2016
In a previous blog, we discussed the possibility of family court awarding child support for dependent adult ch...
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What is Family Court Services?

April 11, 2016
Family Court Services (FCS) mediation is an informal process required by the court for any parties that are di...
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Commonly Used Acronyms and Terms in Family Court

November 26, 2015
Reading about legal matters, divorce proceedings and family court processes can mean coming across unfamiliar ...
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Can I Waive Child Support?

November 14, 2015
Parents often ask if it’s possible to waive child support from their ex-spouse.
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