Monthly Archives: October 2023
Military Moves: Does California Have Jurisdiction in my Case?
If you moved around a LOT growing up, odds are you grew up a military kid. Because military service members are subject to being moved every few years, it is not uncommon to feel transient as you go from place to place, base to base, city to city. This can represent an enormous hardship… Read More »
Military Deployment and Child Custody After Divorce
As difficult as divorce can be, there is always a finish line. That is not to say that nothing will ever pop up after a divorce and child custody agreement become finalized, but by and large, many families can begin to move on with their lives with some degree of certainty and closure. This… Read More »
Differentiating ‘Paternal Rights’ from ‘Parental Rights’ in California
There is perhaps no profession in which the meaning of words matters more than in the world of law. The outcome of life-altering legal cases can turn – as one former U.S. President famously stated – on “what the definition of the word ‘is,’ is.” As you can see, the word “Paternal” and the… Read More »
My California Divorce is Headed for Trial – What Does that Mean?
Suits and stuffy air. Divided sides. Unfamiliar court formalities and strangers learning the most intimate details of our most intimate relationship. A divorce can, essentially, completely avoid court. But only if both sides agree/settle on every single point of every single issue in the divorce. While this is possible, in most divorces there is… Read More »
Can Stay-At-Home Dads get full custody of Kids?
Society is changing. The idea of the traditional roles that are served in the “traditional” family are challenged every day. As social norms and the idea of gender roles continue to change and evolve, new questions are also arising. The world is pretty familiar with the idea of stay-at-home moms: but how does the… Read More »
Back to School Tips for Divorced Dads
Whether you can hardly wait for school to start again, or the thought of sending your new Kindergartner on that bus brings a tear to your eye: facts remain, school is ramping up again. Very often the switch in routine for parents and kids alike comes with some stress and adjustments. The anxiety can… Read More »
Removing Your Name from Joint Property in California
You are probably going through a lot right now. And you were likely going through a lot when you made the decision to co-sign on a mortgage. Whether you joined yourself with a romantic partner, spouse, family member, etc., it probably seemed like a good idea at the time. However, as you are now… Read More »
Britney Spears Case: Under What Grounds Can a California Prenup be Challenged?
There has been a lot of buzz in recent days surrounding Britney Spears and her marriage to – and divorce from – Sam Asghari. While buzz seems to always surround Ms. Spears, the rumors surrounding her most recent divorce have cast even more of a light on the pop-star. After a documentary recently released… Read More »
