Litigation costs in any matter can quickly add up, and this is also the case in a California Family Law matter. A unique aspect of California Family Law which was initially implemented address this issue of large earning and payment disparities between Parties in that...
Fall is officially starting, and the holiday season is kicking off. Parents that are co-parenting often struggle during the holiday season if they do not have a clear and secure custody agreement and order in place. Without a custody order, disputes regarding which...
Life is hard. We all struggle with our own issues and life events, and everyone deals with these things differently. For those who have gone through it, it may not be surprising that separation, divorce, and custody disputes are ranked as some of the highest life...
The Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Divorce has been a hot topic for some time now. Two of Hollywood’s most rich and powerful are clashing heads in Court over their divorce, their assets, and their children. There is a new two-part documentary that goes over their...
This is a topic which is fairly straightforward but after having a discussion with colleagues there is a large amount of misunderstanding which I hope to clarify as to the function and impact of the “10-10” rule for military servicemember's who are going through a...
There are often points of disagreement or a moment in your case that stands out as to where it started to go downhill or instances where you wished you made a different decision or choice that could have changed the outcome of your entire matter. Below is a list of...
Divorce is an emotional and difficult process without taking into consideration different state laws that may be applicable. While very few states still have “at-fault” divorce, the majority now are “no-fault” states although that used to be quite different in the...
Divorce can be an intimidating and frustrating process. Understandably, emotions are often very high, and it is easy to get overwhelmed. Knowing the different steps to your divorce, and what you can expect during those steps, can help assist you throughout this...
Legal language and communication can fairly be referred to as “legalese” and even within the legal community itself, there can be common misuses of terminology, slang equivalent usages of terms or phrases, or just outright misnomers. A specifically confusing area of...
Legally changing your name and gender-marker can be an intimidating process. Although we still have a long way to go as a country on this issue, California has enacted several statutes over the last several years to address the prevalent issue of persons wanting to...