Moving Out and Leaving a Mess

Moving Out and Leaving a Mess

With the divorce rate showing no sign of waning, knowing the rules of divorce can make the difference between personal …

Category:
Read More +
Let’s Make A Good Deal – New Mediation Requirements

Let’s Make A Good Deal – New Mediation Requirements

Among the many services and community benefits provided to the residents of California is free access to a group of …

Category:
Read More +
Joint Legal Custody, Minors, and Driving: Parents Guide

Joint Legal Custody, Minors, and Driving: Parents Guide

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

Category:
Read More +
In Memory of David Rickett, Esq

In Memory of David Rickett, Esq

It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of our friend and partner, David Rickett.  David was not only a …

Category:
Read More +
Homeschooling Of Children Under Fire?

Homeschooling Of Children Under Fire?

A February 2008 opinion issued by California’s Second District Court of Appeal has raised questions about the legality of homeschooling …

Category:
Read More +
Custody for Family Pets in a Divorce or Legal Separation

Custody for Family Pets in a Divorce or Legal Separation

For many families, pets are family members present in holiday cards and cared for as faithful companions.  On the other …

Category:
Read More +
Comments On Us Supreme Court Decisions On Doma And Prop 8

Comments On Us Supreme Court Decisions On Doma And Prop 8

Last week’s SCOTUS decisions in United States v. Windsor, 570 U.S. (2013), the court found part of the Defense of Marriage Act …

Category:
Read More +
2025 California Family Code Updates: New Rules for Divorce, Child Support, and Spousal Support

2025 California Family Code Updates: New Rules for Divorce, Child Support, and Spousal Support

The California Family Code governs critical aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and asset …

Category:
Read More +
Will The Court Go As Far As Awarding Visitation To A Non-Parent?

Will The Court Go As Far As Awarding Visitation To A Non-Parent?

If you thought that the only person who could seek orders for visitation with your children during your divorce is …

Category:
Read More +
How Co-Parenting Classes Can Help Your Children

How Co-Parenting Classes Can Help Your Children

None of us are born parents. What we know about parenting is learned, primarily from parents or care givers, garnered …

Category:
Read More +
California Grandparent Visitation Laws Explained: When and How You Can File for Visitation

California Grandparent Visitation Laws Explained: When and How You Can File for Visitation

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

Category:
Read More +
Grandparent Visitation Rights

Grandparent Visitation Rights

Grandparents can be awarded visitation with their grandchildren through the court if the grandchild’s parents are separated or either parent …

Category:
Read More +
RRL Up Icon
Skip to content