I recently did a continuing education class that focused on self-care to avoid the dreaded burn-out. What is burn-out you may ask? Job burnout is a special type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced...
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Restraining Orders
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...
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...
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...
Recording Without Consent
In our age of technology, recordings are happening all the time. Anywhere we go, it seems people constantly have their phones out and are recording their lives. It is second nature for many of us to pull out our cell phones and hit record in a variety of instances....
How Jonny Depp’s victory can affect your Family Law case
In California, defamation of character is defined as publishing a false statement of fact that causes harm to the other party’s reputation, property, business, career and/or good standing in society. Defamation can take place in two ways: slander or libel. Slander is...
Should You File A Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO)?
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...
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
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...