Category Archives: Family Law
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 »
Custodial Interference in California
However the rest of a divorce is settled, at the end of the day most parents with underage children will end their divorce journey with some form of formal custody agreement in place. The family court system values the time and influence for the better that a child can gain from retaining regular and… Read More »
Step Parent Adoption In California
In family law, very few issues are simply cut and dry. Our Attorneys have been practicing long enough to recognize that often what is a “win” or improvement in one person’s life feels like a loss to another. This concept is never truer than when it comes to relationships, time, and influence with our… Read More »
Tips For Minimizing Conflict In Divorce
Most people do not come out of a divorce action with a great relationship with their ex. Sure, it CAN happen, but most divorce actions grow contentious at one point or another. Stakes are high, your entire world is changing, and people often feel completely out of control of their life. With emotions at… Read More »
Post-Judgement Modifications In California Divorce
Couples fight hard to get to the finish line of a divorce. It is rare indeed when someone can say they left a divorce settlement with everything they could have ever wanted and are completely happy – but invariably, even the most contentious divorces eventually come to an end. When that final divorce judgment… Read More »
Grandparent Visitation Rights In California
Life is often a collection of contradictions. A very common saying in the United States is “it takes a village to raise a child.” Many parents of young children know this to be very true. Both children and parents often benefit from having a number of adults form a support community around them. However,… Read More »
