Category Archives: Family Law
The Role of a Guardian ad Litem in California Divorce and Custody Cases
When a Guardian ad Litem is appointed in a California child custody matter, some roles and powers may shift. This is because the presumption of the court is to assume that a minor child’s parents will pursue the child’s best interests. When a Guardian ad Litem becomes involved, however, it is now that person’s… Read More »
Divorce and Social Media: Beware
Social media can be a blessing – but do not forget or underestimate that it can also be a curse. While social media can bring so much good to those who use it – keeping in touch with far-away family, even providing a source of income for many influencers – you should not be… Read More »
Types of California Restraining Orders
A restraining order helps protect countless individuals against persons that are harassing, or otherwise threatening them. If you need to pursue a restraining order in California, you need to understand what options are available to you. You also need to gather the necessary proof or evidence of the threats and harassment you are seeking… Read More »
Common Child Support Questions in California
Most parents would agree that our children are the most important parts of our lives. Regardless of anything else going on, we will do anything for our children. That does not stop if the parents of children divorce. Parents continue to provide care for children even after any marriage or relationship comes to an… Read More »
Can I Choose a New Attorney Mid-Divorce?
Divorce and custody battles are not always something we see coming. Far too often, people are just going along in their normal daily lives when, seemingly out of the blue, their partner tells them they are filing for divorce. It is only natural if some panic sets in, particularly for anyone who is unfamiliar… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
