When you file for a Dissolution (the legal term for divorce in California), certain restraining orders automatically go into effect. …

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Everyone knows, even in a general sense, that when you are involved in a legal dispute, you are entitled to …

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This is a question asked in nearly every dissolution case. Typically, there is a “breadwinner” in the family and the …

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The short answer is ‘more than you may think‣. Consider the case of In Re Marriage of Holtemann. In this …

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When I consult with a potential client regarding a family law matter, I find that many times litigants do not …

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At Divorce Mediation Professionals, we continuously advise clients of the benefits of mediation in divorce. More often than not, we …

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Marriage of Woolsey, 13 DJDAR 14039 (10-22-13) (DCA 3), is another case showing the advantages of mediating your dissolution matter. …

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Navigating Joint Legal Custody and Minor Driving Decisions In California, joint legal custody requires both parents to collaborate on significant …

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Grandparents often play a deeply nurturing and stabilizing role in their grandchildren’s lives. Whether through daily caregiving, emotional bonding, or …

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A recent case of Stuard v. Stuard awarded grandparents visitation over parents’ objections. Matthew and Rebekah were the parents of Riley. The …

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