Celebrities struggle with keeping their relationship private, however, when it comes to a celebrity divorce the media cannot help themselves from wanting to know all the intricate details about it. But why is that some celebrities get more attention than others? How...
You have found yourself going through a family law matter alone, without representation, and Opposing Party hires a lawyer. What now? First thing to do, is not to panic. You can certainly go through your Family Law matter and the Courts self-represented, if you are...
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...
Reports recently surfaced that the divorce proceedings of Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum may be going to trial. After several years of negotiations, it appears the parties may be at a standstill due to the division of the asset “Magic Mike”. According to Dewan’s team,...
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...
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...
National Proposal Day is on March 20th! National Proposal Day is a day to memorialize and celebrate proposals of marriage. Why March 20th? I asked the same question. You would think National Proposal Day would be around a time statistically known for being a day many...
You may often hear, while in Court with your attorney, the Judge asks if counsel has met and conferred yet and you may be wondering what that means and why we must do it? There is a “meet and confer” requirement when filing and litigating a Request for Order amongst...
*Spoiler Alert* - Love is Blind is what everyone’s talking about and there is no question as to why that is. From Jimmy not knowing about whether to choose Jessica or Chelsea, to what Jeramy really did with Sarah Ann that night after Lost and Found; it’s been an...
In the realm of California family law, transparency and full financial disclosure are not only paramount during divorce proceedings but also essential for the validity and enforceability of post-marital agreements, commonly known as post-nuptial agreements. At the...