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Guardian ad litem (GAL) refers to an individual appointed or approved by the Court representing the best interest of a minor or a person who lacks individual legal capacity to make decisions in a legal proceeding. Although uncommon, guardian ad litem cases do come up...
Family fights during the holidays, wedding divisions, and graduations ending in disasters. Co-parenting is important at every age and era of your children’s lives. No matter how old your children are, conflicts and arguments between parents affect children at every...
In recent years, with the rise of social media, the Court has dealt with two primary questions in child custody matters: Can a parent prevent a co-parent from posting the Party’s child/children on social media? Can a parent prevent their child from having a social...
The start of a new year traditionally comes with a new year resolution, goals, or planning for what’s to come. For parents who are currently going through a custody dispute or have gone through one in the past, January is a great time to review your schedule and...
The relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild can be one of the greatest relationships that a child has. A grandparent is a source of guidance and support; California law recognizes its importance. Due to this, a grandparent can petition to have either...
Recent pop culture news articles have been circulating regarding ex-Nirvana and current Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl announcing that he has had a baby daughter outside of his marriage with his current spouse with whom he shares (3) children. These events, relevant...
Child custody, visitation, and even domestic violence proceedings involving minor children can often be contentious, long, and difficult. An option that is sometimes relevant for discussion and may be desirable, especially where allegations of abuse, or where other...
Generally speaking, in California a father has the same custody exact custodial rights that a mother does assuming that there are no judicial orders which exist that modify that base standard. However, this is not necessarily as clear-cut as it may seem where certain...
You have found yourself going through a family law matter alone, without representation, and Opposing Party hires a lawyer. What now? First thing to do, is not to panic. You can certainly go through your Family Law matter and the Courts self-represented, if you are...
Throughout your family law matter, there are many different types of hearings you may encounter. The process of modifying child custody or going through a dissolution can come in all flavors and lengths and levels of difficulty. It is best to understand the different...