Family law blog

Can a court make child custody orders for a child over the age of 18 if they are still dependent on their parents? Learn more at blog.

If you are contemplating separation or divorce and are concerned who will be able to stay in the martial residence, contact an attorney at Cage & Miles, LLP today!

A Mandatory Settlement Conference is a meeting set by the court between both parties and their attorneys if they have one. Learn more by reading our blog or calling us today.

Couples can create post-nuptial agreements once they are married. Call the attorneys at Cage & Miles, LLP to make sure your agreement is valid and binding in the state of California.

The timeline for an entire divorce, from the parties' separation to the final dissolution, can take several months, even years.

Under California Family Code section 3111, in preparation for a child custody hearing, either parent may request or the court may order a custody evaluation.

Separated spouses must still file their returns as married persons if they are still married at the end of the taxable year. Couples may choose to file separately, unless they agree to file a joint return or a court has made an order directing the parties to file separately.

What happens if you go to Court and are unhappy with the outcome of the Superior Court? What are your options? Learn what your options are by reading this blog by Cage & Miles, LLP.

The general rule is that spousal support (or alimony) is taxable to the recipient and deductible by the payor. Learn more by contacting Cage & Miles, LLP today.

Often times dissolution of marriage and bankruptcy go hand in hand because one or both spouses may not be able to pay the marital debts, or one spouse seeks to use bankruptcy as a weapon to him or her an advantage after the divorce proceedings.

California is a community property state, which means that all property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be community property, which is split 50/50 during a divorce.

Cage & Miles, LLP discuss the "formal" discovery procedures that may be utilized throughout the divorce process. Learn more: