Cage & Miles Family Law Blog: Law Education

How the Military Divorce Process Differs from Civilian Divorce

The U.S. military has staggering rules and regulations their active duty service members must...

Child Custody Conflict? How the Courts Look at It

Child custody is a very important issue. It doesn’t matter if you’re legally separating, filing for

Understanding Why the Courts Prioritize the Primary Caregiver

When a California family court judge makes child custody and visitation orders, they take many...

Are Gifts Separate Property?

You may have heard that because California is a Community Property state, marital property–or...

License Suspensions for Past-Due Child Support in California

Child support is a common issue that arises between parents in paternity, legal separation, or...

Do You Have to Pay Alimony if Your Spouse Cheats?

Two of the biggest causes of divorce are adultery and financial problems. Because adultery is so...

Restraining Orders in CA: Temporary vs. Permanent

A restraining order is used by domestic violence victims to protect themselves from further harm....

What to Expect in a Divorce Hearing

A divorce proceeding that has led to trial is the culmination of months—or perhaps years—of a...

When and How to Seek a Child's Input in a Custody Dispute

Enforcing Discovery in a Divorce Case

Motion for Protective Order to Limit Discovery

During the course of a divorce case, it is common to perform legal investigation, which is also...

Motion to Set Aside Judgment

In family law cases, it is common for spouses to come to an agreement about the issues in their ...