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Divorce can be an emotionally and financially challenging process. Many couples, hoping to simplify matters, create private agreements, known as …

Continue reading “Are Pre-Divorce Agreements Valid Without Financial Disclosures? Understanding California Family Law”

As a family law attorney, I find that many people are misinformed about California family law. Perhaps one of the …

Continue reading “Does California Recognize Common Law Marriage? Myths, Rights, and Legal Options Explained”

Well, times are changing! A new phenomenon is taking place in family law litigation and it is called “Limited Scope …

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In California divorce proceedings, courts have the authority to order one spouse to pay attorney fees and costs to the …

Continue reading “How Attorney Fees Are Awarded in California Divorce Cases: A Complete Guide”

Divorce is not just an emotional process; it is also a complex legal proceeding that introduces a variety of rules, …

Continue reading “What Are Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROs) in Divorce? Rules, Risks, and How to Avoid Violations”

If your child is struggling in school for reasons such as: learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional disorders, mental retardation, autism, hearing …

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Many children suffer from disabilities and since April is Autism Awareness Month, this article will look at whether or not …

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There is no doubt in any family law litigant’s mind that the system is broken. Funding is being cut. Courtroom …

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Divorce makes it easy to feel defeated and like a failure. That’s exactly how I felt for quite some time …

Continue reading “5 Reasons Your Divorce is a Blessing in Disguise”

If you’re having problems with your ex husband or wife not letting you see your children, you have several remedies …

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In the early stages of a dissolution where the parties have minor children, parents are often concerned that the court …

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Everyone knows someone who suffers the torments of hell during their divorce proceeding. In most instances, these catastrophic divorces could …

Continue reading “Who’s The Best Interest? The Child Or Yours?”

WHAT THESE CASES MEAN TO YOU Third in a series of case reviews by Russell H. Thaw   When child …

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Many situations can arise where a child would need a guardian. Guardian is a legal term that specifically applies to …

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Clients often tell me they want custody of the kids, or that they are afraid because the other parent is …

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You are recently divorced and the primary custodian of your 15-year-old daughter. According to your Judgment of Dissolution, Father has …

Continue reading “What Happens if My Child Will Not Cooperate With the Visitation Orders?”