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...
The Court of Appeals recently released an opinion that may affect who qualifies to request a domestic violence restraining order. The case, M.A. v. B.F., addressed the question many people avoid, what is the relationship status of “friends with benefits”? This...
A default divorce occurs when the “Responding Party”, also known as the Respondent, does not answer or submit the filings necessary to participate in the dissolution proceedings. So, it comes down to “Pleading Party”, also known as the Petitioner, is left to navigate...
You have probably seen this trend all over social media, especially on TikTok. This TikTok usually starts with a woman– gracefully opening some blinds, engaging in excessive morning skin care routine, going to Pilates, hanging out by the pool, etc. A...
I’m sure everyone has heard of Gypsy Rose Blanchard in one way or another at this point with her recent media tour and a new lifetime documentary regarding her life. If you are unaware of who Gypsy Rose is let me give you a little background on who she is and why her...