Maybe not, according to the California appeals court that overturned the ruling that allowed O.J. Simpson to get custody of …

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In a dispute between parents over custody of their children the court awards custody based upon the children’s best interests. …

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When a couple gets divorced, what happens to the kids? No parent is going to say they want anything but …

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In family law, move-away cases involve legal and emotional challenges. These cases arise when one parent, post-divorce or separation, seeks …

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The California Supreme Court recently announced its decision in the Marriage of Burgess. Paul and Wendy Burgess had two children …

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While most couples are able to navigate the bumps in the road of co-parenting and ultimately act in the best …

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The California Family Code has been updated to better protect children’s interests in custody disputes, address domestic violence concerns, and …

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The case of County of Santa Clara v. Wilson confirms the saying, “If you snooze, you loose”. Mr. Wilson was …

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It has been a long time since a case has been critical of the amount of support calculated by the …

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In the context of family law, imputation of income is a pivotal concept used by courts to ensure fair and …

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