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Tips and Strategies for Mediation in High-Conflict Divorce Cases

December 12, 2023
A high-conflict divorce occurs when a couple is unable to see eye-to-eye at any given point in their divorce m...
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Married to an Addict & Considering Divorce? Here’s How Substance Abuse Affects Divorce

December 08, 2023
Substance use disorder refers to the use of illegal substances — such as heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine —...
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Divorce and the Holidays: Tips If You Are Waiting to Divorce Until After the New Year

October 13, 2023
The holidays are a hectic time! In the past, the holidays were your favorite time of the year, and you cherish...
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Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner: Infidelity, Technology, and Divorce

September 12, 2023
Since 2006, Joe Jonas has been a household name as the lead singer of the pop-rock boy band, The Jonas Brother...
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How to Select a Riverside Family Law Attorney

February 09, 2022
When it comes to family law, finding the best attorney to handle your unique situation is a must. That is beca...
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What to Look for in a Temecula Divorce Attorney

January 19, 2022
Once you have made the difficult decision to seek a divorce, you are likely to find the divorce process to be ...
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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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Can Text Messages Be Used in Divorce Court?

October 15, 2020
In any divorce proceedings or other family law matter to be decided in a California court, evidence will need ...
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How the Military Divorce Process Differs from Civilian Divorce

October 02, 2020
The U.S. military has staggering rules and regulations their active duty service members must follow, and ther...
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Can I Date During a California Divorce?

March 05, 2020
If you’re going through divorce proceedings and you’re thinking a little or a lot about taking a dip in the da...
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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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Do You Have to Pay Alimony if Your Spouse Cheats?

June 12, 2019
Two of the biggest causes of divorce are adultery and financial problems. Because adultery is so frowned upon ...
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Will My 401k Plan be at Risk in a Divorce?

September 13, 2018
Everyone knows that assets and property end up on the chopping block in a divorce. However, you might be unsur...
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What to Expect in a Divorce Hearing

June 27, 2018
A divorce proceeding that has led to trial is the culmination of months—or perhaps years—of a hotly-contested ...
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Enforcing Discovery in a Divorce Case

May 12, 2018
Discovery is the term used to describe the various ways through which family law litigants seek out relevant a...
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Motion for Protective Order to Limit Discovery

February 07, 2018
During the course of a divorce case, it is common to perform legal investigation, which is also known as the "...
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Motion to Set Aside Judgment

January 24, 2018
In family law cases, it is common for spouses to come to an agreement about the issues in their divorce case, ...
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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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Do You Have to Give an Engagement Ring Back if the Wedding is Off?

September 26, 2016
Engagements are a beautiful moment that couples in love will remember and cherish forever. Many couples that g...
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The Effect of Marriage Reconciliation on Divorce Proceedings

September 22, 2016
At the conclusion of a California divorce case, a Judgment for Dissolution will be entered by the court. This ...
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Seeking Exclusive Possession of the Marital Home

September 08, 2016
The entire process for a divorce can take anywhere from six months to several years. After filing for a divorc...
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Formal Discovery in Divorce Cases

May 09, 2016
Below is a summary of “formal” discovery procedures that may be utilized throughout the divorce process. Any o...
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When is Out-of-State Property Characterized as Community Property?

May 02, 2016
According to California community property law, California Family Code section 760, community property is, “al...
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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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Handling Objections to Family Law Subpoenas

April 06, 2016
A common issue for many parents or parties seeking either child or spousal support is figuring out exactly how...
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Attorney Liens: What is a FLARPL?

March 25, 2016
Attorneys in California are not permitted by the rules of ethics to accept contingent fee arrangements or a pe...
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Divorce Decree Enforcement - Collecting Property or Support

February 05, 2016
All divorces end with a final judgment from the family court, officially terminating the parties’ marital stat...
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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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When One Spouse Sells the Family Home During a Divorce

November 10, 2015
Thinking about selling your home during a divorce in California? Whether you are filing for divorce or you jus...
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