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The Basics of Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples in California

January 11, 2024
Estate planning is the process by which a person decides who will receive their property after death and who m...
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Post Child Support Agreement: Tips for Coparenting after Divorce

December 12, 2023
Shared parenting agreements can put a strain on parents. However, using these five easy tips for co-parenting ...
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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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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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I Was Just Served with a Temporary Restraining Order—What Do I Do Now?

July 26, 2023
You were approached by someone—a process server or a sheriff—and are handed a stack of paperwork saying that y...
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Get to Know Conservatorship vs. Guardianship in California

July 21, 2023
In California, conservatorships and guardianships are two similar but different legal constructs. In both case...
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Can Child Support Arrears Be Dismissed? Here’s the Deal...

July 17, 2023
Under the laws of the State of California, a parent has the rights and responsibilities to provide for their m...
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How Do I Extend a Domestic Violence Restraining Order?

July 12, 2023
You applied for and were granted a Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order against your spouse or signif...
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How Much Child Support is Too Much? Kevin Costner’s Ex-Wife Requests $248K per Month

June 29, 2023
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How Cage & Miles Can Improve Your Tax Season

May 23, 2023
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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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What Do I Do If My Spouse Wants to Date During Our Divorce?

July 06, 2020
Going through a divorce looks different for everyone. Whether you are happy about getting a divorce or wishing...
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U.S. Passport Denials for Past-Due Child Support

June 22, 2020
Many parents enjoy traveling, especially when doing so involves exploring a new country or traveling overseas....
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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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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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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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Termination of Spousal Support

February 18, 2018
Spousal support orders are intended to support a non-earning or low-earning spouse for a certain amount of tim...
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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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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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What Expenses Does Child Support Cover?

September 19, 2016
Under California Family Code section 4053, child support orders are calculated to cover all the costs of raisi...
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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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Guardian ad Litem and Conservatorships in Family Law Cases

April 06, 2016
In addition to the more common ground of irreconcilable differences, the California family code provides that ...
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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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Duty to Pay Child Support for Adult Children

February 23, 2016
In most cases, court-ordered child support automatically terminates when the child turns 18 years old unless t...
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Setting Aside a Child Support Order from DCSS

February 17, 2016
Whenever a parent or child is receiving cash aid through a State of California government cash assistance (wel...
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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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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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How to Respond to a Restraining Order

April 18, 2015
Domestic violence restraining orders are not issued absent ugly accusations. When a party files for a restrain...
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