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California court of appeal decided an important case regarding renewals of restraining orders. The court of appeal held that a finding of knowing violations of an existing restraining order is a sufficient basis for the court to renew said restraining order.

If you are concerned about how to pay for your attorney fees, or if you will be required to pay the other party's fees, then contact a family law attorney with Cage & Miles, LLP today to discuss your options.

In most cases, child support orders include language that states the obligation to support continues only until the age of 18 or graduation from school. Read more on our blog.

If a couple decides to only live together and not get married, this does not give rise to protections under the Family Code. Learn more in our blog.

In the case Stuard v. Stuard before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the two parties fighting over custody of a young girl are not husband and wife. Read more here!

If a parent or child is receiving cash aid from the State of California, a request for the parent receiving welfare will automatically be forwarded to the DCSS.

According to the latest U.S. Census statistics, only about 51% of Californians over the age of 18 are married, which is down from 74% in 1960. Read more on our blog.

All divorces end with a final judgment from the family court, officially terminating the parties' marital status. Read more in our family law blog.

Conflicts over money are common after divorce, especially when it comes to child support.

The term "Gavron warning" is named after a California appellate court decision from over 20 years ago titled, "In Re Marriage of Gavron." Learn more our blog from Cage & Miles, LLP.

Divorce can have a devastating financial toll on families, including figuring out the costs of insurance going forward, and which parties will benefit from prior policies.