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Law Offices Edgar & Dow Comes to the Desert
The Edgar & Dow, APLC announces a new office location in Palm Desert and the addition of Attorney David Kolmel, Esq. Law…
How long will Spousal Support last?
By: David J. Kolmel, Esq. One of the most fundamental questions that we in family law always face when meeting with a…
How to Handle Divorce-Related Anxiety
Divorce can cause a lot of changes in your life. Though those changes are often for the better in the long run,…
Tips to Survive Living Together During a Divorce
If you've filed for divorce, make sure you avoid the common mistake of moving out right away. It may seem logical that you…
Edgar Family Law Recognized as One of Fastest Growing Firms in the US
Edgar & Dow Named a 2017 Law Firm 500 Honoree for Fastest Growing Law Firms in the United States Over the past 3-years,…
Dealing with Fatigue During Divorce
Divorce can affect nearly every aspect of your life, and your energy level is one of them. So it makes sense that…
How to Keep Your Child Custody Arrangement Civil
When you have children and are facing divorce, a major milestone in the whole process is coming to an agreement regarding child custody.…
Know the Most Common Physical Symptoms of Divorce
Divorce comes with all kinds of changes. It typically requires people to move, adjust their budget and even see their children less.…
Helping Children Through Socially Awkward Situations After Your Divorce
Divorce can lead to awkward social situations for adults, but it doesn't stop there. It can cause children to feel socially awkward,…
How Having a Routine Helps Children of Divorce
Divorce is a major change for everyone involved, but it often affects children the most. After all, children need a regular routine…
How to deal with a Narcissist in a custody battle
We are family law attorneys and we handle hundreds of family law cases each year. Often the court will refer the matter…
How to Make Switching Schools Easier on Children of Divorce
It's common for children to thrive on routine, and school often provides exactly that. Routine is especially important for children of divorce,…
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Should I file for divorce?
The Basics of Filing for Divorce If it's clear to you that your marriage is over, it's time to start researching the…
Millennials and Divorce
One common belief is that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, but it turns out this is a misleading statistic. That's…
5 Surprising Reasons for Divorce
We've all heard of "irreconcilable differences" as a common, somewhat vague reason for divorce. But that's not the only reason a couple…
Employment Termination & Child Support Obligations
How does child support work if the mother has no job? When it comes to child support obligations, does it matter whether she was…
Getting Along With Your Ex’s Family After Divorce
After you've been married for years, it's natural to be close with your spouse's family. When the marriage is over, it can…
How to Stick to Boundaries With Your Divorce Lawyer
As you start your divorce case, you first need to know how to properly work with your lawyer. After all, you hired your lawyer…
How to Communicate Well with Your Divorce Lawyer
An experienced lawyer is one of the staples of any divorce case, but it’s not enough just to have him or her…
At the End of Your Case — What You Need to Know
If you have recently received a judgment for your divorce case, you are likely feeling a mixture of emotions. You may be…
You REALLY do need a lawyer
Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Divorce If you're facing divorce, it's only natural to have a lot on your mind. Just…
Things to Consider Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer-From a Retired Family Court Judge
Divorce is the most emotion-filled, vulnerable, and sometimes frightening time in many people’s lives. It is a complicated process, and without legal…
The Long and Winding Road of a Custody Battle
Father comes to our office after having difficulty with the mother of the child. Mother had filed a request for a temporary restraining…
Did Mother waive child support?
After a lengthy custody battle, where the parents were in and out of court numerous times over the course of a couple…
Are there Equitable Remedies/Defenses to Child Support Arrears?
This is a case that we have been working on this week in anticipation for trial. Father and Mother have a 50/50…
Termination of Parental Rights and Step Parent Adoption
At the Edgar & Dow, our team handles stepparent adoption matters, which often includes the father or mother signing over parental rights Child Abandonment Laws in…
Trial Topic this week: Where should we do the child custody exchange?
Many people going through a custody case in court are often considering where they should do the child custody exchange. One might think that…
Military Pension divided? Not so fast
The United States Supreme Court has just ruled in Howell v. Howell. (May 15, 2017). First the set up. Husband and wife…
Another Successful Trial Completed-Cohabitation and Family Code 4323
We completed another successful trial this week. The topic of this weeks trial was cohabitation and Family Code Section 4323. The parties…
Successful Trial: Is it a Move Away?
We had a successful trial. Immediately after separation Mother moves to LA County away from Father in Riverside with their young son.…
When Is Recording a Telephone Call an Invasion of Privacy?
California law is not always straightforward when it comes to telephone privacy rights. Talk to your lawyer about whether you or another…
How Can I Rebut the Presumption of Detriment for Domestic Violence?
An individual in the middle of a divorce or custody battle should avoid an allegation of domestic violence. When a former partner has made…
Divorce and Student Loans
Going through a divorce is tough on everyone involved - both spouses, any children, and even extended families and friends. Although some…
What Factors Are Used to Determine Spousal Support?
When getting a divorce or legal separation, you should talk to a divorce lawyer about how you and your former partner will…
Is the money that Native Americans get from the casino income for support purposes?
Complex questions about spousal and child support related to Native American gaming revenue or lotteries should be answered by a qualified California…
What to Know About Restraining Orders During a Child Custody Case
Whether a former couple was married or not, child custody cases can cause just as much heartbreak and tension as any divorce proceeding. In fact, cases…
Tax Implications of Divorce
Going through a divorce is never as simple as merely ending a relationship. From having to divide assets to finding the right…
Can I Request a New Custody Order?
If you have a child custody agreement in place, can you request a new agreement? The short answer is yes, it is…
3 Ways to Sabotage Your Own Divorce
Dealing with a divorce is often a difficult and emotional experience, but it's no time to let down your guard. A devious spouse can…
The Date of Separation? The Struggle Continues
In 2015, the California Supreme Court decided the matter of In Re Marriage of Davis (2015) 61 Cal.4th 846 regarding the determination of the date…
Are Some Marriages Doomed from the Start?
Most people consider the day that they got engaged as the happiest one of their lives. Whether a couple gets engaged after…
When a Divorce Turns Ugly
A divorce could be ugly before the first document is filed, or it could turn ugly at any point during the process.…
Does Marriage Counseling Work?
Couples who are experiencing a tough time or even considering divorce are usually encouraged to first try marriage counseling. After all, it…
Helping Kids Survive Divorce
Divorce is no fun for anyone, but it can be especially devastating for children. It doesn't have to be that way. Children…
When is it Time to End the Marriage?
Every marriage has its ups and downs, but when one spouse starts to wonder where all the "ups" have gone, it might…
3 Ways Social Security Helps Divorcees
If you're divorcing late in life, then one of the most important things you need to negotiate is how your spouse’s pension,…
Can You Ignore Your Ex-Spouse’s Credit Card Debt?
You’re getting divorced, and the judge rules that the credit card debt that your spouse accrued belongs solely to them, so they’re…
7 Signs You’re On The Verge Of An Emotional Affair
Are you having an affair? Does your spouse ask to see your cell phone? Look at your text messages or emails? Are…
How to Keep Your Children from Blaming Themselves
Divorce is very emotional for the adults going through it, but it can be more confusing and emotional for the children. The parents…
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