The Importance of Discovery in Family Law Cases Family law cases often involve deeply personal and complex issues, from child custody disputes to the division of marital assets. In such cases, the discovery process plays a critical role in ensuring that all parties...
Pets are often considered beloved family members, and deciding who gets custody of them can become a serious issue during a divorce. Before 2019, California courts treated household pets as property, an asset that can be divided between the parties, much like...
The high-profile legal battles surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs have captivated the media and for good reasons. As disturbing allegations of abuse and control come to light, many people are left wondering: What protection exists for survivors in cases like this? And how...
Instead of March Madness, basketball has been in the news lately. For those who have not been tuned in, it’s a very interesting and competitive season! With that, some off-court dramas have also filled the news. Recently, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards...
Adult Family Support When a child is determined to be incapacitated, as defined by the law, California law permits the Courts to continue ordering support to the child, despite the child’s age. Father and Mother have an equal Responsibility to support their Children...
Ruby Franke, a former parenting YouTuber who headed the channel “8 Passengers,” was arrested back in August of 2023 after her malnourished 12-year-old son, with open wounds and bound with duct tape, climbed out of a window to ask for food and water from a nearby...
Guardian ad litem (GAL) refers to an individual appointed or approved by the Court representing the best interest of a minor or a person who lacks individual legal capacity to make decisions in a legal proceeding. Although uncommon, guardian ad litem cases do come up...
If you have a high income or particularly valuable assets, spousal support and asset division and the dissolution can be a particularly complicated process unless you have a prenuptial/postnuptial agreement. Below, we will look at five expensive and noteworthy...
Family fights during the holidays, wedding divisions, and graduations ending in disasters. Co-parenting is important at every age and era of your children’s lives. No matter how old your children are, conflicts and arguments between parents affect children at every...
In recent years, with the rise of social media, the Court has dealt with two primary questions in child custody matters: Can a parent prevent a co-parent from posting the Party’s child/children on social media? Can a parent prevent their child from having a social...