In California Family Law proceedings, between the date of the initial filing and trial there may be a date set by the Court, or by joint agreement through the Parties, prior to trial, for a Mandatory Settlement Conference to occur. A common question that results from...
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Protections the Stay-At-Home Girlfriend Has
You have probably seen this trend all over social media, especially on TikTok. This TikTok usually starts with a woman– gracefully opening some blinds, engaging in excessive morning skin care routine, going to Pilates, hanging out by the pool, etc. A...
How to Use Discovery to Drive Settlement
“Discovery” is the process of obtaining information for determining the applicable claims, defenses, and information which may be used in anticipation of trial. This can include serving requests for written responses from a particular party to the litigation to be...
How to Prepare for a Divorce in the New Year
The holidays are often difficult to get through, especially if you are considering a divorce in the new year. If you are in this position, you are not alone. There are many people that stay together through the holidays with the plan of divorce in the new year. There...
California Divorce: Who Gets the Pet?
You may be surprised to learn that there is the potential for a custody dispute involving the familial pet(s) in the event of a divorce. In California, as in many other states, pets are considered property in the eyes of the law, and determining who gets custody can...
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...
What is California Family Code 2030?
Litigation costs in any matter can quickly add up, and this is also the case in a California Family Law matter. A unique aspect of California Family Law which was initially implemented address this issue of large earning and payment disparities between Parties in that...
Kimye: For Better or Worse
The Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Divorce has been a hot topic for some time now. Two of Hollywood’s most rich and powerful are clashing heads in Court over their divorce, their assets, and their children. There is a new two-part documentary that goes over their...
Military Divorce: Explaining the “10-10” Rule
This is a topic which is fairly straightforward but after having a discussion with colleagues there is a large amount of misunderstanding which I hope to clarify as to the function and impact of the “10-10” rule for military servicemember's who are going through a...
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...

