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Understanding the Financial Impact of Divorce

[caption id="attachment_4718" align="alignnone" width="300"] Key financial considerations to navigate during divorce, from asset division to budgeting for life after separation.[/caption] Understanding the…

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Mar 19

Stepping Up Your Parenting: Focusing on Kids’ Needs During Divorce

Stepping Up Your Parenting: Focusing on Kids' Needs During Divorce At Edgar & Dow, we have spent decades guiding families through custody…

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Mar 19

Getting a Grip on Your Emotions: The Key to Helping Your Children Thrive During Divorce

Getting a Grip on Your Emotions: The Key to Helping Your Children Thrive During Divorce Divorce is never easy, especially when children…

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Mar 19

Mastering Co-Parenting Communication: The BIFF Method for High-Conflict Situations

Mastering Co-Parenting Communication: The BIFF Method for High-Conflict Situations Co-parenting can be one of the most challenging aspects of a custody arrangement,…

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Mar 19

The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: A Must-Read for Anyone Facing Family Law Challenges

The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: A Must-Read for Anyone Facing Family Law Challenges Divorce is more than just the legal dissolution of…

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Mar 19

Building a Stronger Family After Divorce: Lessons from The Good Divorce

Building a Stronger Family After Divorce: Lessons from The Good Divorce Divorce is never easy, but it doesn't have to be destructive.…

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Mar 17

Stepping Up Your Parenting: Edgar & Dow’s Guide to Co-Parenting During Separation or Divorce

Stepping Up Your Parenting: Edgar & Dow’s Guide to Co-Parenting During Separation or Divorce Divorce and separation bring many challenges, especially when…

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Mar 14

Use of confidential recordings at a DVTRO trial

Implications of Malinowski v. Martin (2024) 104 Cal.App.5th 559 on Family Law DVRO Matters and the Use of Recordings at Trial In…

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Oct 25

How Much Does a Family Lawyer Cost in California?

While navigating a family law matter, it is normal to wonder, “How much does a family lawyer cost in California?” The family…

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May 29

Navigating the Howell Decision: Understanding Its Impact on Military Divorces

Navigating the Howell Decision: Understanding Its Impact on Military Divorces Divorce is rarely a straightforward process, but when military retirement benefits are…

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Feb 15

What Does a Family Lawyer Do In California?

In California, a family lawyer practices family law, a broad field of law that encompasses many different family-related situations that could arise.…

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Nov 24

2025 What Proof Do You Need for a Restraining Order in California?

A restraining order can help protect you from other individuals who are threatening or harassing you. However, many residents find themselves asking,…

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Apr 05

2025 California Common Law Marriage – Everything You Need to Know

Common Law Marriage in California 2025 Some couples prefer not to get married in a traditional way and instead act as if…

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Apr 04

Domestic Partnership vs. Marriage in California- What Are the Differences?

Making the decision to commit your life to someone is an exciting and important decision. You are choosing to blend your life…

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Nov 13

California Father’s Rights (2025) — What Every Dad Should Know

As a state resident, knowing the laws surrounding California fathers’ rights is important. After all, paternity tests are becoming increasingly accessible, and…

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Aug 05

How to Prepare for Your Child Custody Hearing

Going to a child custody hearing can be unsettling and downright frightening. If this is your first experience with something of this…

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Jul 06

“Full Custody” & What That Means in a California Divorce

Many parents come into our law office with the request that they get “full custody” of their children in a divorce. In our…

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Mar 25

What Is The Average Length for a California Divorce?

How long will my divorce take? This is one of the most pressing questions for any person contemplating or currently going through a divorce.…

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Feb 09

Court Finds Forced Sale of House Unenforceable

In this quiet title action, the Second District affirmed a Los Angeles County trial court that held that a trust deed a…

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Jan 22

Divorce During COVID: Are More Marriages Really Ending?

Divorce is on the rise. Marriages are crumbling. These are the messages some media reports delivered in the early months of the COVID-19…

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Dec 23

Court Rules Conservatorship for Person with Autism Was Appropriate

In this case, decided on remand from the California Supreme Court’s recent decision in Conservatorship of O.B. (2020) 9 Cal.5th 989, the…

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Dec 11

How Long Does a Contested Divorce Take in California?

When a divorce is uncontested, it means that both parties agree to their separation and they can work together enough to get…

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Dec 09

Plaintiffs Win Default Judgement on Appeal Against “Off-Grid” Defendants

In this civil case, the Fourth District reversed an Orange Country trial court who granted the defendants’ motion to vacate a default…

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Nov 11

Attorney Disqualified for Relation to Both Appellants

In this case, the Second District affirmed a Los Angeles County trial court’s order granting D’s motion to disqualify P’s attorney—who was…

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Oct 28

Widow Sues Late Husband’s Children Over Inheritance

In this case, “Frank Gomez and plaintiff Louise Gomez rekindled their love late in life, over 60 years after Frank broke off…

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Oct 21

Court Grants Petition Compelling Court to Grant Hearing Within 15 Days

In this case, the Second District granted a petition for a writ of mandate compelling the juvenile court to hold a section…

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Oct 14

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…

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Sep 28

CA Supreme Court Rules with Autistic Claimant Against Conservatorship

O.B. is an adult with autism spectrum disorder whose mother and older sister were appointed conservators of her estate in a limited…

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Sep 21

Mother Wins Reunification After Reversal of Earlier Ruling

In this case, filed on May 29 but certified for publication on June 17, the second Division reversed a Los Angeles County…

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Sep 07

Mother Challenges Juvenile Court Order Terminating Reunification

In this case, the Fourth District granted M’s petition for a writ challenging an Orange County juvenile court’s order terminating reunification services…

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Aug 17

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…

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Jul 21

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…

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Jul 21

What Happens When an Abuser Files a Restraining Order?

Here is a recently published opinion arising from the Orange County Superior Court regarding restraining orders and an OSC re Contempt. This…

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Jul 17

Can Grandparents Win Visitation Based on the Parent’s Custody?

In this partially-published opinion, in which Grandfather “was subject to a 2015 restraining order requiring him to have no contact with his…

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May 14

Domestic Partnerships Aren’t Just for Same-Sex Couples

Just last year, only same-sex couples could apply for domestic partnerships—unless they were over the age of 62. However, with the passage of State…

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Nov 27

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…

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Nov 25

Who has UCCJEA jurisdiction?

This issue often comes up. Which court will have jurisdiction to modify existing court orders. In this case, the 2nd district correctly determines…

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Nov 25

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…

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Nov 12

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…

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Oct 23

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…

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Oct 10

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…

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Oct 04

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…

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Sep 25

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…

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Sep 19

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…

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Sep 08

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…

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Sep 01

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…

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Aug 30

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…

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Aug 21

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…

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Aug 12

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…

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Aug 11

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…

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Category Archives: Family Law

Understanding the Financial Impact of Divorce

Stepping Up Your Parenting: Focusing on Kids’ Needs During Divorce

Getting a Grip on Your Emotions: The Key to Helping Your Children Thrive During Divorce

Mastering Co-Parenting Communication: The BIFF Method for High-Conflict Situations

The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: A Must-Read for Anyone Facing Family Law Challenges

Building a Stronger Family After Divorce: Lessons from The Good Divorce

Stepping Up Your Parenting: Edgar & Dow’s Guide to Co-Parenting During Separation or Divorce

Use of confidential recordings at a DVTRO trial

How Much Does a Family Lawyer Cost in California?

Navigating the Howell Decision: Understanding Its Impact on Military Divorces

What Does a Family Lawyer Do In California?

2025 What Proof Do You Need for a Restraining Order in California?

2025 California Common Law Marriage – Everything You Need to Know

Domestic Partnership vs. Marriage in California- What Are the Differences?

California Father’s Rights (2025) — What Every Dad Should Know

How to Prepare for Your Child Custody Hearing

“Full Custody” & What That Means in a California Divorce

What Is The Average Length for a California Divorce?

Court Finds Forced Sale of House Unenforceable

Divorce During COVID: Are More Marriages Really Ending?

Court Rules Conservatorship for Person with Autism Was Appropriate

How Long Does a Contested Divorce Take in California?

Plaintiffs Win Default Judgement on Appeal Against “Off-Grid” Defendants

Attorney Disqualified for Relation to Both Appellants

Widow Sues Late Husband’s Children Over Inheritance

Court Grants Petition Compelling Court to Grant Hearing Within 15 Days

How COVID-19 Affected a Restraining Order Appeal

CA Supreme Court Rules with Autistic Claimant Against Conservatorship

Mother Wins Reunification After Reversal of Earlier Ruling

Mother Challenges Juvenile Court Order Terminating Reunification

How California Courts Decide a Parent Is Unfit

California, COVID-19, & Divorce: What You Should Know

What Happens When an Abuser Files a Restraining Order?

Can Grandparents Win Visitation Based on the Parent’s Custody?

Domestic Partnerships Aren’t Just for Same-Sex Couples

Common Reasons for a Pre-Trial Motion in a Divorce

Who has UCCJEA jurisdiction?

Can the court issue mutual restraining orders and family code section 6305

What is domestic violence? A look at the battered woman (Part 18)

What Makes a Person Abusive? (Part 14)

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 12) What makes a person abusive?

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 10) Learned Helplessness

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 9) The Cycle of Violence

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 8) Dynamics of the Abusive Relationship

Reliability of Juvenile Witnessess

Recent ruling on domestic violence and restraining orders

Child Visitation

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 6) The History of Domestic Violence P.2

What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 4) The legacy of the O.J Simpson case

Personal Jurisdiction

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