Legal language and communication can fairly be referred to as “legalese” and even within the legal community itself, there can be common misuses of terminology, slang equivalent usages of terms or phrases, or just outright misnomers. A specifically confusing area of...
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...
Divorce Parties are the new big thing nowadays, and why not? You are entering a new chapter in life; might as well get there with a bang. These parties often are to celebrate getting through a dark time in your life and sometimes involve both parties of the new...
I recently just heard about a case where social media played a huge part. At the 11th hour right before a custody and visitation hearing, one of the parties claimed domestic violence, delaying all proceedings. However, it was not the type of domestic violence you...
I have been thinking about pets a lot lately because my family’s dog recently passed away. This was a devasting loss to our family because Rico was not “just a pet”. He was a very important part of our family, and we aren’t the same without him here with us. Life is...
It is often the case in all litigation and particularly Family Law litigation that there may be a party that has potentially less than truthful as what documents, information, or evidence they may have to support their positions. It is common especially where...
I’ve had a handful of revenge porn specific cases and even more cases that have dabbled in the revenge porn world since I started my career. What is revenge porn and how does it relate to family law are usually the two questions I get asked the most. Revenge Porn is...
This is a common question that may be relevant to your specific situation and can often spring up over time, especially as children age. Due to the nature of divorces involving children or other visitation arrangements where the relationship between the adults and...
Adoption is a complex issue that often involves a lot of varying emotions from all parties involved. It is recommended to have an attorney assisting you with your adoption case to help ensure everything is correctly prepared and submitted. When most people think of...
** Warning Season 3 Spoilers** I am a big Ted Lasso fan. In a sea of content on the plethora of streaming platforms we now have access to, Ted Lasso’s characters, story lines and heart feel like a breath of fresh air. The show promotes kindness, compassion, empathy...