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PERSONALIZED APPROACH.
Richard Batista and Dawnell Batista were married on August 31, 1990. During the couple’s marriage, Dawnell started to face health complications and had to undergo two kidney transplants, and unfortunately, both transplants did not work. Richard then decided to give...
In the past, we have seen the drama and love form on Vanderpump Rules between Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor, and most recently we saw them on The Valley with their relationship put to the test. And then it happened, Cartwright, filed for divorce in August of 2024...
The purpose of Child Support is to provide for a child's basic needs and ensure that both parents contribute a fair share to the child's financial support, even after separating or divorcing. Parents have a legal duty to help cover the costs of raising their children...
The relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild can be one of the greatest relationships that a child has. A grandparent is a source of guidance and support; California law recognizes its importance. Due to this, a grandparent can petition to have either...
Recent pop culture news articles have been circulating regarding ex-Nirvana and current Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl announcing that he has had a baby daughter outside of his marriage with his current spouse with whom he shares (3) children. These events, relevant...
Family Law - Generally: I believe a good general “assumption” for family law is that the likelihood of full attorney fees and costs being awarded is generally not clear-cut even if the statute or specific issue allot for the requesting of those fees. For example,...
In California, when a couple marries, all assets gained after the marriage are deemed marital assets under CA’s community property laws. Essentially, this means they are owned equally by both parties in the marriage. However, because California is a community...
Guardianship and conservatorship both refer to one person being responsible for another. The main key difference between the two is that a conservatorship is the appointment of a conservator for an adult and a guardianship is the appointment of legal authority over a...
Child custody, visitation, and even domestic violence proceedings involving minor children can often be contentious, long, and difficult. An option that is sometimes relevant for discussion and may be desirable, especially where allegations of abuse, or where other...
What are Ex Parte communications? Ex Parte communications, pursuant to California Rule of Court 5.235, are defined as direct or indirect communication on the substance of a pending case without the knowledge, presence, or consent of all parties involved in the matter....