Did you recently get engaged? Congratulations! Valentine’s Day is statistically one of the most popular days for couples to express their love to each other with a proposal of marriage. After the acceptance comes the exciting time of wedding planning. What is the best...
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Contempt of Support Orders in Family Law
Family law cases often result in many orders made by the Court. These orders often cover a myriad of issues including child custody, child and spousal support, the sale or retention or property, production of records, etc. Many people make the mistake of thinking that...
A Strange Request in Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases
Picture this: A request for a domestic violence restraining order case where Respondent frequently violates the active restraining order by calling you. Respondent calls from a known phone number that during the relationship was used frequently, but in reality, it is...
What are Preliminary Declarations of Disclosure and Why Do they Matter?
In California, financial disclosures are an integral part of a any dissolution proceeding (“Divorce”), Pre-Marital Agreement (“Prenup”) and Post-Martial Agreement (“Postnup”) to name just a few specific instances where they are applicable - although this is not a...
Family Traditions – Let’s Try Something New
During this time of the year traditions are upon us. Whether you celebrate one of the seasonal holidays like Hanukkah, Christmas, Solstice, or Kwanza, or simply have winter activities you enjoy every year, you likely have a tradition or two you and your family enjoy....
Divorce, Depression, and the Changing Seasons
As we round out the year, I know I’m not the only one who’s caught the winter blues. Seasonal depression also known as seasonal affective disorder which often include sleepiness, anxiety, poor appetite, and lack of motivation. Working in Family Law, I often see these...
Appealing to the “Holiday Spirit”
The holiday season can be tough without the added stress related to child custody, visitation, and marital dissolution proceedings which you or a family member may be a party to. Most information you will find searching on these topics in relation to the holidays will...
Happiness After Divorce
Recently, the team at Butler Law had a lively lunch break discussion about how quickly after Halloween you can decorate for the Christmas/Hanukkah season. The Mariah Carey TikTok of witchy Mariah transforming into “All I Want for Christmas is You” Mariah really took...
Horror & Family Law on The Big Screen
Dealing with family law related issues like a divorce or child custody dispute can be terrifying. The lack of clear outcomes and defined timelines is suspenseful to say the least. The looming dread of court, attorneys, and tough discussions with loved ones - and maybe...
Let’s Go Padres!!
It is a thrilling time to be a San Diego local. It’s not just because Halloween is around the corner, it’s because our home team in Major League Baseball, the San Diego Padres, are currently facing the Phillies in the National League Championship Series. If they win,...

