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 …
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How Attorney Fees Are Awarded in California Divorce Cases: A Complete Guide
In California divorce proceedings, courts have the authority to order one spouse to pay attorney fees and costs to the …
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What Are Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROs) in Divorce? Rules, Risks, and How to Avoid Violations
Divorce is not just an emotional process; it is also a complex legal proceeding that introduces a variety of rules, …
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Are You A Parent Of A Child With Developmental Disabilities?
If your child is struggling in school for reasons such as: learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional disorders, mental retardation, autism, hearing …
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Adult Child Support
Many children suffer from disabilities and since April is Autism Awareness Month, this article will look at whether or not …
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A Broken System
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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5 Reasons Your Divorce is a Blessing in Disguise
Divorce makes it easy to feel defeated and like a failure. That’s exactly how I felt for quite some time …
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Your Ex Won’t Let You See The Kids?
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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Will The Court Hear What My Child Wants?
In the early stages of a dissolution where the parties have minor children, parents are often concerned that the court …
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Who’s The Best Interest? The Child Or Yours?
Everyone knows someone who suffers the torments of hell during their divorce proceeding. In most instances, these catastrophic divorces could …
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What These Cases Mean to You! Child Custody Evaluators
WHAT THESE CASES MEAN TO YOU Third in a series of case reviews by Russell H. Thaw When child …
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Legal Guardianship Explained: Types, Responsibilities, and How to Get One
Many situations can arise where a child would need a guardian. Guardian is a legal term that specifically applies to …
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What Is Child Custody?
Clients often tell me they want custody of the kids, or that they are afraid because the other parent is …
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What Happens if My Child Will Not Cooperate With the Visitation Orders?
You are recently divorced and the primary custodian of your 15-year-old daughter. According to your Judgment of Dissolution, Father has …
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