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Minor’s Counsel in California

Family disputes can challenge anyone. As these matters play out in court, children’s interests often become the focal point of deliberation. In 2021, the Judicial ...
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Is it time to file for divorce?

Every relationship faces challenges, but sometimes, it becomes necessary to ask the hard questions about your future together. Determining whether it is time to end ...
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The consequences of parental kidnapping?

In a press release from Senator Dianne Feinstein, she said half of the 246 cases of parental kidnapping in 2020 were in California. Obviously, the issue ...
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Challenging evidence in a domestic violence case

According to the Coalition to End Domestic Violence, about 10% of all domestic violence accusations are false. Anyone finding themselves in such a situation has ...
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Can a divorce make you happier?

Divorce is a major life decision that often comes with a complex mix of emotions. For some people, it may seem like a painful end ...
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Child support arrears and your driver’s license

Falling behind on child support payments could upend multiple aspects of your life. If you worry about enforcement actions, it is crucial to understand the ...
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When should you revise your custody agreement?

The custody agreement you receive after the initial court proceeding serves as the governing document for your parenting time, decisions and legal considerations. The goal ...
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What is the basic process to get a divorce?

For many people, getting a divorce is their first interaction with the legal system. It is already an emotional situation, so adding in this element ...
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Could you benefit from parallel parenting during your divorce

Are you going through a divorce in California and wondering how to maintain a healthy environment for your children? It can be tough to manage ...
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Do your child support payments increase when you get a raise?

Divorce proceedings often alter a family’s financial situation. In many cases, the final decree dictates how much money the higher-earning parent gives to the other ...
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Filing for a restraining order against your spouse

In situations involving domestic violence or threats of harm, individuals may find themselves contemplating the necessity of filing for a restraining order against their spouse. ...
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Is your spouse hiding assets in your California divorce?

In the emotionally charged process of a divorce, it is unfortunate that sometimes one party might attempt to hide assets to skew the financial settlement ...
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Pros and cons of birdnesting as a parenting plan

Birdnesting is a relatively new concept in divorce and custody arrangements where the children remain in the family home while the parents take turns living ...
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Understanding spousal support

Spousal support is payment that a current or ex-spouse pays the other to cover the other’s living expenses. This is a court-ordered payment, and not ...
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Changing the amount of a California child support order

Once a California child support order takes effect, the parent with an obligation to pay support must continue to do so until the child turns ...
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How can you identify the signs of domestic violence?

It might seem like domestic abuse and violence are very easy to identify in marriages. However, that is not always true, as some people fail ...
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How to talk to your children about divorce

The decision to end a marriage is never easy, and discussing it with your children can be one of the most challenging aspects of the ...
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How California decides what is in your child’s best interests

When you and your child’s parent disagree about parenting time and decision-making responsibilities, you may need the state of California to step in. Judges consider ...
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How do assets contribute to a rockier divorce?

Going through a divorce is difficult for people in many different ways. It creates a big financial strain, too. Many arguments before and during a ...
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How does parental alienation affect children?

If you have a shared-custody arrangement, you expect your ex-spouse to treat you and your parent-child relationships with respect. Sadly, though, too many parents use ...
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3 ways divorce may affect your elementary-age child

When you and your spouse choose to divorce, the effects tend to ripple outward to the rest of the family, particularly your kids. While divorce ...
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What is minor’s counsel?

Divorce impacts everyone in a family unit. Children experience especially significant changes as they adjust to life with separated parents. While decisions made during the ...
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Are your season tickets subject to property division?

Whether you enjoy the opera, symphony, team sports or something else, your season tickets keep you close to the action. They also allow you to ...
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How does seeing domestic violence affect kids?

Domestic violence is alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, approximately 10 million people are victims of it every ...
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