Stress, the silent killer. It’s a primary contributor to conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure. Yet so many of us ignore the warning signs and simply accept stress as part of the process.
It doesn’t have to be that way. While stress can be incredibly useful in … (Read More)
If I had a dollar for every time I was asked whether a person should file for divorce or not, I’d be vacationing in Hawaii right now. Even though I would never accept the dollar, I still cannot answer the question because it’s a very personal decision. Once you’ve decided … (Read More)
You may have heard of the best interest rule in the world of child custody. But how about the changed circumstances rule?
Quite often, parents continue to butt heads with respect to their children far after a final custody order. Conflict between the parents can unfortunately often lead to litigation. … (Read More)
If you have filed or been served with a Petition for Dissolution (Divorce), one of the first things you should do is read the Summons (Form FL-110) carefully. Click here to see the Summons.
The focus of this article will be the Standard Family Law Restraining Orders found on Page … (Read More)
Divorce is hard for spouses, no matter the circumstances. But it may be even harder for your child. Children generally do not have the life experience, self-awareness, and even the emotional vocabulary to deal with the transition of living in two separate households, especially if the child has grown accustomed … (Read More)
You have been noticed to appear at Family Court Services (“FCS”) mediation. A million questions are probably going through your mind. While this article may not answer all million, it will hopefully provide enough information to ease some of your concerns.
When separating or divorcing parents cannot come to an … (Read More)
A significant portion of our clients came to us because they were told that their motion in Family Court was being set for an evidentiary hearing at the request of the other party or other party’s attorney. And nearly all of them have no idea what an evidentiary hearing is … (Read More)
We frequently get the following scenario: a spouse wants a divorce (or has been served with divorce papers), but is fearful of an unfair playing field because their soon-to-be-ex-spouse has a lot of money to spend for their attorney.… (Read More)
Though 2017 is in full swing, you may be unaware of a recent revision to a law that determines the actual date you and your partner separated.
Possibly one of the biggest changes in family law to form this year, this page explains the revision made by California’s State Legislature, … (Read More)