Family law 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.

Cage & Miles, LLP discuss some new laws taking effect in 2016 and 2017 that involve common family law issues, such as child abuse, domestic violence, and custody. Read more:

Kelly Rutherford has reportedly lost custody of her kids. Read more about the custody battle in this blog from Cage & Miles, LLP.

Cage & Miles, LLP discuss the common terms used in family court. Learn more:

In CA's first decision to address the fate of frozen embryos after a couple's divorce, a state judge in San Francisco on Wednesday ordered the destruction of five embryos after a man challenged his ex-wife's right to use them.

Can you waive child support from your ex-spouse? Read more about this topic in this blog from Cage & Miles, LLP.