Category Archives: Divorce
Five Types of Spousal Support in California
Just like other states, California has a system of spousal support that divorcing couples must consider. Also known as alimony, spousal support is a…
How COVID-19 Affected a Restraining Order Appeal
In this case, the First District dismissed an appeal from two orders resulting from competing requests for civil harassment restraining orders. “Due…
Can You Request New Alimony Payments in California?
During a divorce in California, alimony—also known as spousal support—is decided using the quality of living each person enjoyed during the marriage. If one…
Case Review: Trial Court Rules in Favor of Wife in 3 Separate Appeals
In three consolidated cases, the Sixth District affirmed the trial court’s issuance of a DVRO in Wife’s favor, reversed an order rescinding…
How California Courts Decide a Parent Is Unfit
In California and across the country, family courts operate to protect the best interests of children in divorces, custody disputes, and other family law matters. Most of…
Case Review: What Happens to Marriage Property in Post-Divorce Bankruptcy?
In re Clifford Allen Brace, Jr. (Cal. Supreme Court, July 23, 2020, S252473) Full text here. Holding: In this case, a California…
California, COVID-19, & Divorce: What You Should Know
As California continues to battle COVID-19, life has been put on hold in many ways. If you were considering a divorce before the pandemic…
Debt in Divorce—What Happens to It?
You’re divorcing or considering divorce. You know that you’ll have to divide your property, but what about debt? How is your debt divided, and…
How Long Do You Have to Be Married to Get Half of Everything in California? 2025
You’ve probably heard mention time and time again of “getting half” of everything in a divorce. But is this really how things work…
Why More SoCal Millennials Are Choosing Prenups
Not too long ago, the thought of a prenuptial agreement was somewhat taboo, or reserved for the extremely wealthy. Today, we’re seeing them more…
At What Age Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With?
If you’re divorcing and you have children, then you’re facing a challenging situation: which parent will your child or children live with? This is…
Can I Put My Divorce on Hold?
If you’re currently going through a divorce in California, you might wonder whether there are any circumstances that would allow for a temporary hold.…
How Long Does It Take to Get an Uncontested Divorce in California?
If you and your spouse are in the process of getting a divorce, but you want both want the process to be over…
Common Reasons for a Pre-Trial Motion in a Divorce
There are many different steps to take while filing for divorce. Some of which may not be clear on how it will…
Can the court issue mutual restraining orders and family code section 6305
In this case, one party has filed a request for a restraining order. They other party did not file a request for…
Who Keeps the Pet During a Divorce?
For many people, their pets are considered a member of the family. Many couples have an inseparable relationship with their pets and…
Best Interest of your Pet?
On National Pet Day, we take a peek into how California family law judges now try to look more to the best…
Disclosure of Contents of a 730 Report Can be Dangerous
During her marriage to Louis Yeager, Anna Anka gave birth to their child, E.Y. They later separated and began divorce proceedings, in…
What Are the Requirements for a Summary Dissolution?
Divorce is an emotionally overwhelming process, which is no surprise that most couples would like the divorce process to end as soon…
What Are Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders?
An automatic, temporary restraining order (ATROs) is a specific type of restraining order that is issued in connection with divorce proceedings, legal…
What to Do with Your Family Business After a Divorce
After all the hard work and time you've invested in your business, the last thing you want is for it all to…
What is domestic violence? A look at the battered woman (Part 18)
The Battered Woman Unfortunately the unpredictability of the battered woman also manifests in what exactly causes her to leave. Many women leave…
What makes a Person Abusive? (Part 15)
What makes a person abusive? Last time we brought up the idea that abusers are able to tap into multiple personalities and…
What Makes a Person Abusive? (Part 14)
What makes a person abusive? In addition to the study done by the two researchers which identified two main groups…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 13) What Makes A Person Abusive?
What makes a person abusive? As we have seen so far multiple factors play into a person becoming abusive, and…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 12) What makes a person abusive?
What makes a person abusive? Although many abusers grow up in homes that are abusive, Dr. Bradley insists that coming…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 11) What makes a person abusive?
What Makes A Person Abusive? Dr. Bradley starts this chapter off by identifying what she and other experts have seen…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 10) Learned Helplessness
Another complex taking place within an abusive relationship is what Dr. Seligman, currently a Psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, identified…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 9) The Cycle of Violence
The Cycle of Violence The question that most people ask themselves when working with domestic violence is "why"? Our society…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 8) Dynamics of the Abusive Relationship
Dynamics of the Abusive Relationship Just as it's impossible to make progress while working with sweeping generalization in any other area of…
Reliability of Juvenile Witnessess
Recently, I was discussing the holding in In Re I.C with our juvenile dependency attorney Nicole Anderson. Nicole has been practicing…
Recent ruling on domestic violence and restraining orders
Spousal Abuse In Fischer v Fischer. (March 18, 2018) In affirmance, First District holds wife did not intentionally or recklessly cause husband…
Child Visitation
In Ed H. v. Ashley C. (August 24, 2017) In affirmance, Fourth District holds that great-grandparents lack standing to seek visitation with great-grandchildren…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 7) The Psychology of Domestic Violence
The Psychology of Domestic Violence In this lengthy chapter, Bradley attempts to articulate the problem of domestic violence from a psychological standpoint,…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 6) The History of Domestic Violence P.2
The History of Domestic Violence pt 2 Although in the first portion of this topic we covered how domestic violence has been…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 4) The legacy of the O.J Simpson case
The Legacy of the O.J Simpson Case The aftermath of the infamous O.J Simpson case had a tremendous amount of effects concerning…
Personal Jurisdiction
In Hogue vs Hogue (September 29, 2017) Third District finds that husband’s sending video of his mock suicide from Georgia to wife in…
High Wage Earners & When Courts Deviate from the Child Support Guidelines
In a reversal, the Second District held that the trial court must, per Fam C §4056, state on the record its reasons…
4 Co-Parenting Tips from a Southern California Family Lawyer
What Exactly Is Co-Parenting? Co-parenting happens when both parents playing an active and crucial role in the child’s life after divorce (barring any dangerous…
When Does Interest Begin to Accrue on Unpaid Payments?
The Marriage of Dalgleish & Selvaggio Published November 30, 2017 In a partial reversal, Second District Court of Appeals holds that interest…
Show Your Ex You No Longer Care After the Divorce
The aftermath of divorce can be difficult to deal with, but you'll eventually learn to heal and realize you're better off now than you…
How to Clean Up Your Life After Going Through Divorce
Divorce brings a lot of change with it, so it’s no surprise that your house might look a little different once you get…
Is Divorce Contagious?
If it seems like divorce is contagious, that's because it just might be. According to a recent study, you may be 75 percent more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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