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Divorce and The Stay-At-Home Parent
Whether you’ve made the decision to divorce, or the decision was made for you by the other parent, when you …
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Divorce And The Special Needs Child
When there is a special needs child involved in a divorce, issues of child custody, visitation and support can be …
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Dissolution Of Marriage: Important Factors To Consider
When a marriage comes to an end, many people either fail to seek legal advise and proceed blindly or rely …
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Disclose It Or Lose It
Recently an ex-husband discovered his ex-wife won a California lottery of $1.3 million during their marriage. Ex-wife filed for divorce …
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Crossing the Modern Bridge Over Troubled Waters
As most adults (and many of their children) know, dissolutions of marriage can inflict heavy, sometimes immobilizing, emotional pressure on …
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Marriage of Mehren and Dargan (2004): Why California Courts Struck Down a Post-Marital Agreement
The Marriage of Mehren and Dargan (2004) 118 CA 4th 1167 is a landmark California Court of Appeals case that …
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15 Costly Divorce Mistakes to Avoid for a Smoother Process
Divorce is a challenging legal and emotional process that can significantly impact your financial stability, emotional well-being, and your children’s …
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Top 5 Family Law Misconceptions: Debunking Divorce and Separation Myths
There has been a recent string of high-profile celebrities engaged in family law proceedings. In the media’s effort to cover …
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Does California Have Common Law Marriage? Read Here
A common misconception for Californians is that common law marriages are valid. Living together and holding yourselves out to be …
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How to Help Your Children Cope with Divorce: A Parent’s Guide to Emotional Support and Co-Parenting
Divorce is a challenging transition for families, particularly for children who may struggle to understand and process the changes. A …
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Child Kidnapping – Every Parent’s Nightmare
Did you know that 260,000 children are abducted in the United States every year? Of these child abduction cases, only …
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Prenuptial Agreement Checklist – What You Need To Know
For Prenuptial (also referred to as Antinuptial) Agreements to have the greatest chance of surviving a challenge, the following checklist …
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Are Pre-Divorce Agreements Valid Without Financial Disclosures? Understanding California Family Law
Divorce can be an emotionally and financially challenging process. Many couples, hoping to simplify matters, create private agreements, known as …
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Does California Recognize Common Law Marriage? Myths, Rights, and Legal Options Explained
As a family law attorney, I find that many people are misinformed about California family law. Perhaps one of the …
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But I Cannot Afford An Attorney!!
Well, times are changing! A new phenomenon is taking place in family law litigation and it is called “Limited Scope …
