A Stay Order is a legal strategy that either Party may use to pause the court’s decision until after an appeal. It’s a right that the Parties have under California Rules of the Court §3.515 “A stay order is applicable when one party wants to suspend or pause a court’s...
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FIRST STEPS WHEN FILING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER Domestic Violence is extremely common in today’s society. The process can be scary, disheartening, and overwhelming. Here are a few first steps to take when seeking protection through a Domestic Violence...
Your Safety Starts Here: Filing for Protection
FIRST STEPS WHEN FILING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESTRAINING ORDER Domestic Violence is extremely common in today’s society. The process can be scary, disheartening, and overwhelming. Here are a few first steps to take when seeking protection through a Domestic Violence...
Your Guide to Finding the Right Family Law Attorney
I often say that clients hire counsel with similar personality types to themselves, but what exactly should you look for when searching for someone to represent you in what’s often the hardest season of your life? There are many qualities you want to keep your eye out...
Love Unraveled: Jax & Brittany’s Vanderpump Divorce
In the past, we have seen the drama and love form on Vanderpump Rules between Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor, and most recently we saw them on The Valley with their relationship put to the test. And then it happened, Cartwright, filed for divorce in August of 2024...
California Dreamin’: Crafting Your New Name Legally
In the realm of California family law, name changes are often an item that come up during dissolution proceedings, paternity disputes, and custody proceedings involving minor children. While the facts specific to the case type may impact the ability or requirements...
Family Law Hearings 101
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...
Legally Blonde: Fact or Fiction?
Legally blonde – we know her, we love her, but how accurate is she? Legally blonde is actually one of the movies I loved and influenced on me becoming a lawyer. Elle Woods was an icon and made the legal field look exhilarating, rewarding, and just overall fun. The...
How to Get the Most Out of Working with an Attorney
There are often points of disagreement or a moment in your case that stands out as to where it started to go downhill or instances where you wished you made a different decision or choice that could have changed the outcome of your entire matter. Below is a list of...
Name and Gender Marker Change
Legally changing your name and gender-marker can be an intimidating process. Although we still have a long way to go as a country on this issue, California has enacted several statutes over the last several years to address the prevalent issue of persons wanting to...