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Family law is known for its highly stressful, emotionally charged and often toxic human dramas that unfold. Indeed, it is …

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Reprinted from the Bar Brief, Newsletter of The Beverly Hills Bar Association, January/February 2012 Issue.   In January 2012, the …

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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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Holiday plans are more complicated when in a divorce or custody battle, so it’s best to create a court-approved custody …

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In any divorce or other proceeding which involves child custody issues, the Court may appoint a child custody evaluator to …

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The California Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Guardianship of L.V. has established an important precedent for parents who place …

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One of the most difficult challenges a trial judge in a Family Law court faces is to decide the custody …

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A recent case, Christina L. (Mother) v. Chauncey B. (Father), examined what it takes to change custody of the children. …

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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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Under the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, the states are prohibited …

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The concept of Joint Custody can be quite daunting for parents of minor children to understand, especially when getting ready …

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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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Paternity means Fatherhood. For an unmarried couple having a child, the father has no legal rights until paternity is established. …

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One of the most difficult aspects of crafting a parenting plan for child visitation is addressing the holidays.  Parents can …

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The Family Code sets forth factors that the court must consider in determining the best interests of the children. Included …

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Parental Alienation is a growing concern for many parents due to protracted custody disputes and their attendant cost. However, these …

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