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The divorce process sets both spouses up to go back to single life, while still ensuring neither is completely left behind. Parties must divide their assets acquired during marriage, and one spouse is often ordered to financially support the other by way of spousal...
Romantic relationships can become difficult. And unfortunately, relationships can also become violent. This is why DVROs are available to file for parties, who are going through a difficult divorce or breakup, as well as for parties not romantically involved. HOW DOES...
Child custody requests in family law are very common and often involve the following scenario: Parent A wants to obtain a certain custody order for their child. Parent B wants a differing order. Parent B is granted the order they requested. Parent A doesn’t like this,...
Divorce is not fun. It can also be very costly due to the protracted nature of proceedings. Sometimes, this is just the reality of a highly contested separation and a complex financial scenario. Other times, divorce can be costly because of one party unreasonably...
In recent months, pop star Britney Spears’ legal battles have become the center of public scrutiny. What is known as the “Free Britney” movement has taken social media by storm and many people have now become familiar with (at least the idea of) a legal...
Butler Law, PC Partner Elyse B. Butler, CFLS and Associate Attorney Chalsie D. Keller, Esq. made history and created legal precedent by winning the appeal in In re Marriage of L.R. and K.A. In July, the Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the appellant...
It is no secret that Hollywood A-listers Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are divorced. And in true Hollywood style, the pair’s court proceedings have made headlines throughout the process. We’ve heard of several newsworthy items, including allegations of domestic abuse...
Domestic violence is a serious allegation and a serious issue that is a common problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 32.9 percent of women living in California have at some point in their lives been the...
The law if California provides an avenue for non-parents of children to obtain rights to visitation with the children in limited circumstances. This means that even if you are not a parent of a minor child, you may be able to petition the Court for visitation of the...
California family law involving the visitation, legal, or physical custody of children considers the best interest of the child as a vital consideration. California’s “Best Interest of the Child” standard is compiled from California Family Code Sections 3011, 3020,...