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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
While you may have the right to represent yourself, that doesn’t mean that it’s good idea or that it will accomplish the goals you would like to reach. There are instances where self-representation may even be required such as in civil small claims matters, but in...